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Three Key Insights on Medicare for 2025

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January 20, 2025
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Keeping abreast of the latest developments in Medicare is crucial for millions relying on it for health coverage. By December 2024, Medicare had 68 million participants, and it’s notable that most were age 65 or older.

This year, Medicare is introducing several changes that will affect enrollees differently. Let’s dive into three significant adjustments that might impact your finances in 2025.


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1. Increased Hospital Costs

While Medicare beneficiaries often avoid premiums for Part A, covering hospital stays still incurs costs. In 2025, the inpatient deductible rises to $1,676 from last year’s $1,632 for hospital admissions. This deductible only applies to the initial 60 days of hospitalization. After that, from day 61 to day 90, a daily coinsurance of $419 is required, up from $408 in 2024. There’s also an increase in the daily coinsurance for lifetime reserve days, now at $838 compared to $816 last year.

Additionally, skilled nursing care costs under Medicare Part A are up in 2025. For care between days 21 and 100, expect a coinsurance charge of $209.50 per day, an increase from $204 last year.

2. Higher Part B Premiums and Deductible

Unlike Part A, Part B does require a monthly payment from enrollees. The standard monthly premium has climbed to $185 from $174.70 in 2024, along with a slight increase in the annual deductible to $257 from $240. This rise in Part B costs coincides with only a mild 2.5% Social Security COLA (cost-of-living adjustment), leaving many seniors with smaller increases in their benefits just as inflation remains problematic.

The standard $185 monthly premium is noteworthy, but higher earners, facing income-related adjustments, will need to budget for more substantial premiums.

3. Capped Part D Prescription Costs

Prescription expenses can heavily burden seniors’ budgets. Fortunately, starting in 2025, Medicare introduces an out-of-pocket expenditure cap of $2,000 for Part D prescription drugs. This cap, a provision from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, marks a significant relief.

Kaiser Family Foundation insights suggest that if this cap had been in place in 2021, over 1.5 million Part D enrollees would have reduced their prescription costs. Of this group, 12% had shelled out $5,000 or more for medications that year.

Given healthcare’s hefty price tag in retirement, it’s essential to stay informed about Medicare shifts. Beyond these significant updates, your unique Medicare Advantage or Part D options may have additional changes in 2025. Keep an eye on your healthcare network and costs to avoid unexpected hitches in maintaining your well-being.

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