STAT+: Medicare premiums to jump 10% heading into 2026
Most Medicare enrollees will face premiums that are 10% higher next year, creating budget anxiety for millions of seniors.
Older adults and people with disabilities will pay almost $203 per month in 2026 for their Medicare Part B premium, the Trump administration said late Friday. That’s about 10% higher than the $185 per month that Medicare beneficiaries pay this year.
Rising health care costs are a major concern among voters, and more expensive Medicare premiums could add to that frustration ahead of next year’s midterm elections.
Bob Herman
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