what is medicare part b premium for 2026

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Medicare Part B premiums for 2025 are planned to be $185 per month for most beneficiaries, up from $174.70 in 2024. The standard premium can be higher for individuals with higher modified adjusted gross incomes (above $106,000 for individuals), with the exact amount determined by income brackets and based on the income reported two years earlier. The annual Part B deductible is $257 in 2025, up from $240 in 2024. These changes are set by CMS and reflect expected price changes and utilization. Key details

  • Standard Part B monthly premium (2025): $185 for most beneficiaries. [CMS announcement details summarized by multiple sources]
  • Income-related premiums: Higher premiums for single filers with modified adjusted gross income over $106,000; exact amounts vary by bracket and are based on 2023 income for 2025.
  • Part B deductible (2025): $257.
  • Premiums are typically deducted from Social Security benefits if receipts are routed that way; other payment arrangements exist for non-Social Security beneficiaries.

Notes and caveats

  • If you have a different year or need the precise amount for your income bracket, CMS publishes the exact table each year, and SSA often provides personalized estimates through its Benefits Planner.
  • The information above reflects CMS announcements and major outlets reporting on the 2025 rates; exact figures may vary slightly by date of official CMS publication and any subsequent updates.

If you want, I can pull the official CMS table for 2025 Part B premiums and your specific income tier to give you the exact amount you would pay, or help estimate your premium based on your 2023 income.