What is the deductible amount for Medicare Part A?

The deductible amount for Medicare Part A is significant in understanding patient responsibility before Medicare begins to cover eligible hospital or skilled nursing facility services. Medicare Part A provides coverage primarily for inpatient hospital stays, care in a skilled nursing facility, hospice care, and some home health care.

The correct deductible amount for Medicare Part A, which is set annually by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), is $1,350 for the year 2023. Beneficiaries must pay this deductible for each benefit period before Medicare begins to pay for covered services. A benefit period begins when a patient is admitted to a hospital or skilled nursing facility and ends when the patient has been out of the hospital or facility for 60 days in a row.

Understanding the deductible amount is crucial for beneficiaries as it impacts their financial planning for healthcare costs. In contrast, the other amounts listed (such as $185, $183, and $400) do not accurately represent the Part A deductible as set by Medicare for the relevant year.