2009 Medicare Rates
Premiums, Deductibles, and Co-Pays
Part A Coverage (Hospital Benefit):
In general, Part A coverage is free if you paid enough Medicare taxes while you worked. If you did not pay enough of these taxes, you can pay up to $443 a month for Part A.
Part B Coverage (Medical Services Benefit):
Premiums for Part B vary, depending on the yearly income you declare on your tax return. The premiums range from $96.40 to $308.30 a month.
Co-payments for covered Part A and Part B services also vary. For example, you will pay $1068 for days 1 to 60 of a hospital stay under Part A, but pay nothing for the first 20 days of your stay at a skilled nursing facility.
Part B coverage has a yearly deductible of $135. After you reach this mark, you pay 20 percent of the Medicare-approved amount for most doctor services.