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Social Security recipients may see a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment in 2026, but this may not keep up with inflation.
Medicare Part B premiums are expected to rise by an estimated $21.50 per month, one of the largest increases in program history.
Medicare Part D prescription drug plan premiums will be allowed to increase more in 2026 than they were in 2025.
The good news first. in their monthly checks next year, according to the latest estimate based on the latest inflation report.
The : that only works out to about an extra $52 a month for the average Social Security recipient and still may not keep up with inflation, Medicare Part B premiums are expected to jump an estimated $21.50 per month, and Part D prescription drug plan premiums will be allowed to increase