What is the Medicare Part B premium and how much does it cost? Here’s how it works, why it changes, and how it affects monthly payments.

In 2026, the standard monthly Medicare Part B premium is rising from $185 to $202.90, an increase of $17.90 per month. That's a pretty large jump from one year to the next, especially when you ...

Medicare Part B covers visits with your doctor and other outpatient services. Part C (Medicare Advantage) bundles the main components of Medicare into one comprehensive plan. If you’re shopping around ...

Question: I received a letter from Medicare saying I might have to sign up for Part B. I have insurance through my employer. What should I do? Answer: This question had many possible answers. The ...

You‘re eligible to enroll in any part of Medicare in the months leading up to your 65th birthday. You may be able to enroll earlier than that if you have a disability or certain health conditions.

Medicare Part B costs change each year. The standard monthly premium for 2025 is $185, and the yearly deductible is $257. Costs may be higher for those with a higher income. Medicare Part B is the ...

Senior citizens with Medicare Part B will pay more for healthcare next year. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced Medicare Part B premiums and the annual deductible will increase ...

This will mark the first time the Medicare Part B premiums top $200 a month. The cost for Medicare Part B premiums will rise about 10% in 2026, wiping away about one-third of the Social Security ...

Medicare Parts A and B make up Original Medicare. While Part A covers health care that happens while you're in the hospital, Part B covers medical care in non-hospital settings. This includes doctor ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. You’ve no doubt heard that the Medicare Advantage Open ...

Medicare Part B pays for outpatient medical care, such as doctor visits, some home health services, some laboratory tests, some medications, and some medical equipment. (Hospital and skilled nursing ...

Medicare pays for prescription drugs administered in physicians' offices and hospital outpatient clinics as part of Part B coverage of physician services. Total Part B spending on drugs is small ...