how long has medicare had a deductible
Medicare Part A deductibles work as follows, during a hospital stay: - Beneficiary pays deductible of $1,100 during days 1-60 of hospital stay. - Beneficiary then pays $275 per day for days 61-90 of hospital stay. - Beneficiary then pays $550 per day for days 91-150 of hospital stay. After the initial Part A deductible has been paid by the beneficiary during the first 60 days, Medicare will cover all other costs associated with a room, meals, doctor and nursing services, treatment, and exams.