The Trump administration announced that millions of Medicare Part B recipients should expect their premiums to rise about 9% in 2026.

According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the standard monthly premium will increase from $185 in 2025 to $202.90 in 2026. The agency said the rate would have been about $11 more per month if not for actions involving skin substitutes.

The $202.90 rate applies to Medicare recipients with annual incomes of $109,000 or less for individuals, or $218,000 or less for couples.

CMS also announced that the annual deductible for all Medicare Part B beneficiaries will be $283 in 2026, up $26 from $257 in 2025.

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