How do you find out if you've met your Medicare deductible?

Patients should check to see if they have met their Medicare deductible by visiting Medicare.gov to access that information. The service is free and easy to use, as stated by Medicare.gov.

Use the following steps to sign up for an account on the Medicare website.

1. Sign up

Sign up on the site by providing information such as a Medicare number, name and date of birth. Choose the effective date for Medicare Part A coverage. Click the boxes at the bottom and click Continue.

2. Verify address

The next step is verifying a current U.S. mailing address that will be used for paper correspondence, according to Medicare.gov.

3. Create a username

Create a unique, easy to remember username and password.

4. Finalize the process

Confirm the account to finalize the process