
Medicare Premiums to Top $200 in 2026, Reducing COLA Gains
Medicare Part B premiums will rise to $202.90 per month in 2026, a 9.7% increase that will consume about one-third of the annual Social Security COLA.
15 articles tagged

Medicare Part B premiums will rise to $202.90 per month in 2026, a 9.7% increase that will consume about one-third of the annual Social Security COLA.

An estimated 165 million Americans with employer-sponsored health insurance are facing premium hikes of up to 7%, a trend that is set to outpace wage growth.
Medicare Part B premiums are set to increase by nearly 10% in 2026, rising to $202.90 per month. This hike will consume over a third of the average Social Security COLA.

An estimated 24 million Americans face an average health insurance premium increase of 114% as federal subsidies expire, sparking a major political battle.

Military families and retirees will face higher Tricare costs in 2026, with most plan fees and premiums increasing by 2-3%, according to new rates.

Health insurance premiums are set to rise significantly for many Americans in 2026, with ACA marketplace plans potentially increasing by 114% if subsidies expire and employer plans seeing a 6.5% jump.

Elevance Health expects high Medicaid costs to continue through 2026, with profitability improving by 2027. Rising demand for behavioral health and weight-loss drugs is driving expenses. The company r

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, the state's largest insurer, is cutting 1,000 jobs to address a massive $1.4 billion financial deficit from 2024.

Your 2024 income determines 2026 Medicare surcharges (IRMAA), which can significantly increase premiums. Learn how IRMAA works and strategies to reduce these costs.

Affordable Care Act premiums could rise by 75% for many Americans if federal subsidies expire, impacting 21 million enrollees, especially in rural areas.

Over 111,000 Oregonians face sharp increases in health insurance premiums as pandemic-era federal tax credits are set to expire without congressional action.

Maine residents face higher healthcare costs as contract talks between Anthem and Northern Light Health stall, threatening out-of-network status for a major provider.