This Medicare premium just crossed $200 for the first time. Here’s why.



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Blame medical inflation and more people in need of costly care for the 9.7% jump in Medicare Part B premiums next year. 

Starting in January, people on Medicare

will pay $202.90 in 2026 for their monthly Part B premiums, which provide coverage for services like doctor’s visits, outpatient procedures and medications administered by a healthcare professional. That’s up from $185.00 in 2025.


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