Margaret’s second hospitalization starts a new benefit period, and she must pay another deductible. She is in the hospital over 60 days this time, so she must also pay a co-pay for 5 days. For 2021, the Part A deductible is $1,484 and the daily co-pay is $371.
This is an example. Margaret is not a real person. Dollar amounts shown are for illustration only. Actual costs depend on the specific plan. Your Medicare costs may be different. Only hospital charges are shown. Additional costs may include services such as doctors, lab tests and X-rays.
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