Listed below are basic costs for people with Medicare. If you want to see and compare costs for specific health care plans, visit the Medicare Plan Finder.
For specific cost information (like whether you've met your deductible, how much you'll pay for an item or service you got, or the status of a claim), visit MyMedicare.gov.
Find out if Medicare covers a specific test, item or service that's not listed under the detailed Medicare cost information section of this page.
| 2017 costs at a glance | |
|---|---|
| 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 $413 each month. If you paid Medicare taxes for less than 30 quarters, the standard Part A premium is $413. If you paid Medicare taxes for 30-39 quarters, the standard Part A premium is $227. |
| Part A hospital inpatient deductible and coinsurance |
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| Part B premium | The standard Part B premium amount is $134 (or higher depending on your income). However, most people who get Social Security benefits will pay less than this amount ($109 on average). |
| Part B deductible and coinsurance | $183 per year. 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. |
| Part C premium | The Part C monthly premium varies by plan. Compare costs for specific Part C plans. |
| Part D premium | The Part D monthly premium varies by plan (higher-income consumers may pay more). Compare costs for specific Part D plans. |
Detailed Medicare cost information for 2017
Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance)
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance)
Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage)
Medicare Part D (Medicare prescription drug coverage)
