01/10/2022
2021 costs at a glance
Part A premium
Most people don't pay a monthly premium for Part A (sometimes called "premium-free Part A"). If you buy Part A, you'll pay up to $471 each month in 2021 ($499 in 2022). If you paid Medicare taxes for less than 30 quarters, the standard Part A premium is $471 ($499 in 2022). If you paid Medicare taxes for 30-39 quarters, the standard Part A premium is $259 ($274 in 2022).
Part B premium
The standard Part B premium amount is $148.50 ($170.10 in 2022) (or higher depending on your income).
Medicare Part A, Part B, Part C, and Part D costs for monthly premiums, deductibles, penalties, copayments, and coinsurance.