According to Medicare.gov, your benefit period begins when a Skilled Nursing Facility admits you. After 60 consecutive days have passed without you receiving SNF benefits, your benefit period ends. The next time a hospital admits you, you or your Medigap plan must pay the hospital deductible of $1556 in 2022. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be able to get renewed SNF coverage without waiting 60 days for a new benefit period to begin.