In this handout from the Tiger Woods family, Charlie Woods, Elin and Tiger Woods' second child, in a family photo on February 17, 2009 in Orlando, Florida. Charlie Woods was born on February 8, 2009. (HANDOUT, DOM FURORE/WOODS FAMILY VIA GETT)
Regardless of your premium payment, the annual Part B deductible is the same for all beneficiaries. In 2017, your deductible is $183 for the year. After you meet the deductible, youâll be responsible for 20 percent of Medicare-approved costs.
For most beneficiaries, Part A has no monthly premium cost, as theyâve already paid through lifelong payroll deductions. But you still need to pay the deductible before Medicare kicks in. In 2017, per benefit period, the deductible for Part A is $1,316; in 2016, it was $1,288. Generally, enrollees are billed on a quarterly basis, and payments can be made by check, credit card or checking account deduction.