2021 Medicare Costs

Medicare Part A
(Hospital Insurance) Costs
 

Part A Premium

Most people don't pay a monthly premium for Part A (sometimes called "premium-free Part A"). If you buy Part A, you'll pay up to $458 each month in 2020 ($471 in 2021). If you paid Medicare taxes for less than 30 quarters, the standard Part A premium is $458 ($471 in 2021). If you paid Medicare taxes for 30-39 quarters, the standard Part A premium is $252 ($259 in 2021).
 

Part A Hospital Inpatient Deductible and Co-Insurance

You pay in 2021:

• $1,408 ($1,484 in 2021) deductible for each benefit period

• Days 1-60: $0 coinsurance for each benefit period

• Days 61-90: $352 ($371 in 2021) coinsurance per day of each benefit period

• Days 91 and beyond: $704 ($742 in 2021) coinsurance per each "lifetime reserve day" after day 90 for each benefit period (up to 60 days over your lifetime)

• Beyond lifetime reserve days: all costs
   

​Skilled Nursing Facility Stay

In 2021, you pay

• $0 for the first 20 days of each benefit period

• $184 per day for days 21-100 of each benefit period

• All costs for each day after day 100 of the benefit period 

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Medicare Part B
(Medical Insurance) Costs
 

Part B Premium

The standard Part B premium amount is $144.60 ($148.50 in 2021) (or higher depending on your income).

Part B deductible and coinsurance

Part B Deductible and Co-Insurance

• $198 ($203 in 2021). After your deductible is met, you typically pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for most doctor services (including most doctor services while you're a hospital inpatient), outpatient therapy, and durable medical equipment (DME).

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If you're in 1 of these 5 groups, here's what you'll pay:

The information in this chart can be found at Medicare.gov/your-medicare-costs/medicare-costs-at-a-glance. If you have questions about your Part B premium, call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213. TTY users can call 1-800-325-0778. If you pay a late enrollment penalty, these amounts may be higher. 

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Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C) and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part D) Premiums

Visit Medicare.gov/find-a-plan to get plan premiums. You can also call 1-800-Medicare (1-800-633-4227). TTY users can call 1-877-486-2048. You can also call the plan or your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). To get the most up-to-date SHIP phone numbers, visit shiptacenter.org or call 1-800-Medicare.