December 18, 2012

Each year, Medicare adjusts some of the expenses that Medicare beneficiaries pay. These expenses can include premiums, deductibles, and late enrollment penalties. Here are a few notable changes in expenses for the different parts of Medicare.

Part A:

• If you pay a monthly premium, you paid up to $451 each month in 2012. In 2013, you'll pay up to $441 each month. Higher-income consumers may pay more.
• The deductible for people with up to 60 days of Medicare-covered inpatient services in hospitals for each benefit period will increase from $1,156 in 2012 to $1,184 in 2013.

Part B:

• Most people paid a $99.90 premium each month in 2012. That will go up to $104.90 in 2013.
• The deductible will go up from $140 in 2012 to $147 in 2013.

Parts C and D:

• How the premiums change depend on your plan.

Click here for more information about Medicare premiums in 2013.