What is New in 2021 for Medicare                                          1. Costs    Part A deductible for each hospital stay: $1,484 (vs. $1,408 in 2020). Part B monthly premium: $148.50 (vs. $144.60); Part B annual deductible: $203 (vs. $198). Part D prescription drug plan average monthly premium: $30.50 (vs. $32.74).   2. Expanded telehealth   All beneficiaries can get virtual check-ins with doctors and other health care providers.   3. Medicare Advantage expands    More Medicare Advantage plans are offering extra services, including  meals at home, rides to health appointments, safety improvements to  homes and nutrition counseling.   4. Dealing with Coronavirus    Medicare will pay for COVID-19 testing, and coronavirus vaccines will be free to beneficiaries.   5. Medicare Compare website    The program has created a one-stop online tool to help enrollees  compare medical providers, hospitals, nursing homes and other  facilities.   6. Fewer Medigap plans    In 2021...
 
 
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