The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts for 2018. The Medicare Part B deductible will remain $183, while the Part A deductible will increase from $1,316 to $1,340.

The standard Part B premium remains unchanged for 2018 at $134. However, some who get Social Security benefits will pay less. The amounts individuals earning $85,000 or more will pay also remains the same: medicare.gov/your-medicare-costs/part-b-costs/part-b-costs.html.

For 2017 and 2018 Medicare cost details, please visit medicare.gov/your-medicare-costs/costs-at-a-glance/costs-at-glance.html#collapse-4809.

Significant Medicare coinsurance and deductible out-of-pocket expense highlights the value of Medicare Supplement plans.