Here are three things to know:
1. Medicare Part A, which covers inpatient hospital, skilled nursing facility and some home healthcare, is premium-free for 99 percent of Medicare beneficiaries. Their Part A inpatient deductible is $1,364 for 2019, up $24 from this year.
2. The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B will be $135.50 for 2019. That’s up from $134 this year for coverage spanning physician services, outpatient hospital care, some home healthcare services and durable medical equipment.
3. The annual deductible for Medicare Part B beneficiaries is $185 for next year, up $2 from 2018.
More articles on payers:
15 insurers to enter MA market in 2019
Oscar wants to use telemedicine for complex conditions: 3 notes
Humana expands MA footprint to New Jersey
Becker’s 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit is the top tier event that the people leading the future of pharmacy convene. This 3-day event is built specifically for Chief Pharmacy Officers and senior pharmacy leaders. The sessions examine the workforce, financial and clinical priorities shaping pharmacy today. Becker’s is where candid discussions flourish and new ideas thrive. Becker's 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit