Transmittal # R10469GI

Issue Date 2020-11-20

Subject Update to Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance and Premium Rates for Calendar Year (CY) 2021

Implementation Date 2021-01-04

CR #12024

Publication #100-01 

SUMMARY OF CHANGES: This recurring Change Request (CR) provides instruction for Medicare contractors to update the claims processing system with the new Calendar Year (CY) 2021 Medicare rates. This Recurring Update applies to Chapter 3, Sections 10.3, 20.2 and 20.6 of the Medicare General Information, Eligibility, and Entitlement manual.

EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 2021 *Unless otherwise specified, the effective date is the date of service.

IMPLEMENTATION DATE: January 4, 2021