How Much Is The Premium For Medicare Part A? 
For most individuals , there is no charge for Medicare Part A . If you had at least 10 years of Social Security wages -LRB- 40 quarters -RRB- , are a US citizen or legal resident and have lived in the US for 5 years , there is no charge for Part A . If you do not qualify for `` free '' Part A you will pay a premium of $ 441 monthly -LRB- 2013 -RRB- . 