Medicare Part A, the hospital portion, in 2013 the Part A deductible is $1184 per benefit period to use Medicare jargon. In essence it is a per hospital admission deductible.
Medicare Part B has an annual deductible of $147 in 2013. After you satisfy the deductible Medicare pays 80% you pay the remaining 20%.
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Medicare Part A, the hospital portion, in 2013 the Part A deductible is $1184 per benefit period to use Medicare jargon. In essence it is a per hospital admission deductible.
Medicare Part B has an annual deductible of $147 in 2013. After you satisfy the deductible Medicare pays 80% you pay the remaining 20%.