Eff. 1/1/2009 Medicare copays and deductibles:

Part B premium: $96.40/month
Part B deductible: $135
Part A deductible: $1068
Co-payment for hospital stay days 61-90: $267/day
Co-payment for hospital stay days 91 and beyond: $534/day
Skilled nursing facility co-payment, days 21-100: $133.50/day

*Note: If your income is above $85,000 (single) or $170,000 (married couple), Medicare Part B premium is higher, topping out at $308.30/month for individuals with $213,000 income, or members of couples with combined income of $426,000.


Also check out  www.medicareinteractive.org, a service of the Medicare Rights Center