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), log into your secure Medicare account.
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2020 & 2021 costs at a glance
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| 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 coinsurance | You pay:
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| 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 | $198 ($203 in 2021). After your deductible is met, you typically pay 20% of the for most doctor services (including most doctor services while you’re a hospital inpatient), outpatient therapy, and |
| 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 varies by plan (higher-income consumers may pay more). Compare costs for specific Part D plans. |