In the October 22 2009, Federal Register, CMS announced the new Part B deductible and monthly premium amounts for 2010. The annual deductible will increase from $135 to $155 for all beneficiaries. The standard monthly premium will increase to $110.50 from $96.40 for 2009. CMS adjusts premiums based on beneficiary income, so some beneficiaries pay a higher rate than the standard.

CMS announced the CY2010 Medicare Part A deductible for inpatient hospital services. When a patient is admitted as an inpatient, the deductible will increase from $1,068 in 2009 to $1,100 in 2010. In addition, beneficiaries will pay an additional daily coinsurance of $275 for days 61 through 90 and $550 for lifetime reserve days. For 2009, the corresponding amounts are $267 and $534, respectively.