CMS has announces the amounts for Part A and Part B premiums and deductibles

CMS has announced today the amounts for Part A and Part B premiums and deductibles:

•    Part A Premium will be $426 per month, a $15 reduction over the 2013 amount (for those who actually pay Part A premiums)

•    Part A Deductible will be $1216 per benefit period, a $32 increase over the 2013 amount

•    Part B Premiums will be unchanged at $104.90 for individuals below the $85,000 individual income level.  Premiums for individuals above this level also are unchanged.

•    Part B Deductible remains unchanged at $147

See the full  CMS press release at:

http://cms.hhs.gov/Newsroom/MediaReleaseDatabase/Press-Releases/2013-Press-Releases-Items/2013-10-28.html