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CMS set the standard 2026 Part B premium at $202.90 — a $17.90 increase, and the first time it has exceeded $200. The annual deductible rises to $283.
The Center for Medicare Advocacy breaks down the full 2026 premium and deductible schedule, including Part A hospital deductible increases and income-related adjustments.
Boston College's Center for Retirement Research finds the 2026 Part B premium increase will consume over a quarter of this year's Social Security cost-of-living adjustment.
A breakdown of what rising Part A and Part B costs mean for retirees on fixed incomes, with guidance on reviewing coverage and comparing Medicare Advantage options.
A full rundown of 2026 changes across Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Part D — including the new $2,100 out-of-pocket drug cost cap.
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