How Much Does Medicare Pay for a Hospital Stay?

How Much Does Medicare Pay for a Hospital Stay?

If you get sick or injured and need hospital care, which can cost thousands of dollars, would you be able to afford it? For many seniors on Medicare, it may be a challenge, according to a recent study in the Annals of Internal Medicine. The study, conducted at the University of Pennsylvania, found that 45% of Medicare beneficiaries with modest incomes may not have sufficient funds to cover the more than $1,700 deductible and any additional out-o…