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What do I have to pay for services covered under Medicare Part A?

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Last Update: February 02, 2009

Medicare Part A Costs
In 2010 You Will Pay...
Monthly Premium Nothing if you or your spouse worked for 10 years or more in the U.S.
$254 if you or your spouse worked between 7.5 and 10 years in the U.S.
$461 if you or your spouse worked fewer than 7.5 years in the U.S.
Inpatient Hospital Care $1,100 deductible for each benefit period
No coinsurance for days 1 to 60
$275 daily coinsurance for days 61 to 90
$550 daily coinsurance for 60 lifetime reserve days
Skilled Nursing Facility Care No deductible for each benefit period
No coinsurance for days 1 to 20
$137.50 daily coinsurance for days 21 to 100
Home Health Care No deductible or coinsurance
Hospice Care No deductible
Small copayment for outpatient drugs and inpatient respite care

Medicare does not cover all health care services.

    To learn more about how to get help paying for your health care costs and fill the gaps in Medicare coverage, click on the links in the GO TO box.


Case Examples
Mrs. P wanted to know how much a hospital stay would cost with Original Medicare.

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Are there any hospitals or health facilities that offer care at a reduced cost?

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I have Medicare. Are there government programs that can help me pay for my health care and prescription costs?

What types of inpatient hospital care does Medicare cover?

When does the Medicare home health benefit pay for home health care?

When will Medicare cover hospice care?

When will Medicare pay for skilled nursing facility (SNF) care?

 
LINKS
Medicare.gov -- Original Medicare Coverage Information Finder

National Directory of Medicare Regional Carriers and Intermediaries

Medicare.gov: National A/B MAC Information

 
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