It’s official. Medicare costs will eat up much of older Americans' Social Security cost-of-living increase next year. The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B, which covers outpatient care, ...

We may only be one month into 2026, but the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is already planning the prices for ...

A 65-year-old Trump supporter slammed 2026 Medicare hikes, saying seniors are forced to pay higher Part B premiums just to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. On November 14, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ...

Medicare Part B is about to take a bigger bite out of retiree budgets in 2026, with a sizable jump in monthly premiums that will ripple through household finances. The increase will hit both ...

Medicare's standard monthly Part B premium will jump to $202.90 in 2026, a 9.7% increase from $185 in 2025, adding to the pressure on seniors already facing rising health costs, the Centers for ...

Medicare beneficiaries are set to see their Part B premiums rise significantly next year, according to an announcement from the Trump administration. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ...

With so many changes on tap for 2026, you should review all your plan options before selecting coverage. To see how plans compare, go to Medicare.gov for a side-by-side comparison of plan coverage, ...