The premium for Medicare Part B is calculated by outpatient utilization figures from the year before. Because beneficiaries used the services more than anticipated in 2015 the Part B premium for 2017 will increase will increase for most beneficiaries to $134.00.
Medicare A & B Premiums, Deductibles, Copays 2017
| Part A (hospital) | Beneficiary pays: |
|---|---|
| Hospital Deductible | $1,316/benefit period |
| Hospital Copay | $329/day for days 61-90 |
| $658/day for days 91-150 | |
| Skilled Nursing Facil Copay | $164.50/day for days 21-100 |
| Part A Premium | $413/month for those with fewer than 30 quarters of Medicare-covered employment |
| $227/month for those with 30-39 quarters of Medicare-covered employment | |
| Part B (doctor, outpatient services, etc.) | Beneficiary pays: |
| Annual Deductible | $187.50 |
| Part B Premium for those with incomes below $85,000 or $170,000 married couple | $109/month – for those beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare prior to 2016, whose premium is taken out of their monthly Social Security benefit |
| Most covered Part B services | 20% |
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