The Medicare Part A deductible is the amount you pay for the first 60 days of each hospital benefit period. In 2026, the Part A deductible is $1,676 per benefit period (not per year). A benefit period begins when you are admitted to a hospital and ends when you have been out of the hospital for 60 consecutive days.
Key Points
- 2026 Part A deductible: $1,676 per benefit period
- Benefit period: begins at hospital admission, ends after 60 days out of hospital
- Can have multiple benefit periods in a year — each has its own deductible
- Medicare Supplement Plan G covers the Part A deductible
- An independent agent can help you understand Part A cost-sharing