### Question
How does the law define inpatient Medicare deductible?


### Answer
Under *38 U.S.C. § 1710*, **inpatient Medicare deductible** is defined as:

> the amount of the inpatient hospital deductible in effect under section 1813(b) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395e(b)) on the first day of the 365-day period applicable under paragraph (3) of this subsection

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 1710*
  - Heading: **PART II-GENERAL BENEFITS > CHAPTER 17-HOSPITAL, NURSING HOME, DOMICILIARY, AND MEDICAL CARE > SUBCHAPTER II-HOSPITAL, NURSING HOME, OR DOMICILIARY CARE AND MEDICAL TREATMENT**

