Medicare Part B Premiums and Deductible Will Increase in 2026
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has set the standard monthly Part B premium at $202.90 in 2026, an increase of $17.90, or just under 10 percent, from the 2025 premium of $185.00. However, some Medicare beneficiaries may pay less than this amount because, by law, Part B premiums for current enrollees cannot increase by more than the amount of the cost-of-living adjustment for social security (railroad retirement tier I) benefits. The annual deductible for all Medicare Part B enrollees in 2026 will be $283, an increase of $26 from the 2025 deductible of $257. The increases are due to changes in both pricing and utilization that are consistent with historical trends.