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Why does Medicare require that I pay $135.00 deductible every year? |
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Medicare states: “During each calendar year, a Medicare Part B deductible of $135.00 must be satisfied before a benefit payment can be made. Bills for services are applied toward the deductible on the basis of incurred medical expenses, not according to payments on account or paid expenses. The deductible is applied to the approved charge.” In other words, at the beginning of the year, Medicare deducts up to $135.00 from your supplier's or doctor's payment and you are required to pay the deductible amount to your supplier or doctor.
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