What Is The Difference Between Medicare A And Medicare B? 
Medicare Part A is your hospital coverage . You have a per benefit period -LRB- per admission -RRB- deductible of $ 1184 -LRB- 2013 -RRB- before Medicare pays their portion . Medicare Part B is your doctor and outpatient coverage . Part B has an annual deductible of $ 147 -LRB- 2013 -RRB- and then Medicare pays 80 % of the approved amount , you are responsible for the balance . 