2015 Medicare Benefit Changes January 6, 2015 Medicare, Physician Resource Medicare, Medicare benefits 0 Each year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services reviews and determines what changes are needed for deductibles, premiums, and other Medicare program limitations. The table below illustrates benefit changes from 2014 to 2015: Category 2014 2015 Part A deductible $1,216 $1,260 Part B deductible $147 $147 Co-insurance 20% 20% Annual physical therapy/speech pathology limit $1,920 $1,940 Annual occupational therapy limit $1,920 $1,940 Amount in controversy for ALJ hearing $140 $150 Amount in controversy for judicial review $1,430 $1,460 The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for January through March 31, 2015, has been posted to the Noridian website. Changes in Relative Value Units (RVU) for malpractice, work values, geographic practice index values and others may have an impact on the amount paid. Please check the updated fee schedule for any changes. Changes necessitated by legislative decisions made during the first quarter of 2015 will be posted as they become available. Comments are closed.
