Medicare Part B premiums for 2026 are now $202.90. This represents a 40.3% increase since 2020 when the premium was $144.60.
And, per NSSA (National Social Security Advisors), Medicare costs are rising faster than the cost of living increase to social security—making retirees worse off.
Individuals earning over $109,000 or couples, filing tax returns together and earning over $218,000, the IRMAA surcharge kicks in.
For more analysis about the growing imbalance between Medicare cost increases versus Social Security COLA, click through here to the NSSA (National Social Security Advisors) site.
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Medicare Part B premiums for 2026 are now $202.90. This represents a 40.3% increase since 2020 when the premium was $144.60.
And, per NSSA (National Social Security Advisors), Medicare costs are rising faster than the cost of living increase to social security—making retirees worse off.
Individuals earning over $109,000 or couples, filing tax returns together and earning over $218,000, the IRMAA surcharge kicks in.
For more analysis about the growing imbalance between Medicare cost increases versus Social Security COLA, click through here to the NSSA (National Social Security Advisors) site.