Dear Toni: My Medicare starts Nov. 1, and I received my first bill, due Oct. 25, about a week ago. This bill is for three months, from Nov. 1 to Jan. 31, and it’s over $550. I currently have more than ...

Medicare Part B premiums will likely increase in 2026. Preliminary estimates say costs could go up by more than $20 per month. You may need to explore different options to figure out how to cover what ...

Medicare's standard monthly Part B premium will jump to $202.90 in 2026, a 9.7% increase from $185 in 2025, adding to the pressure on seniors already facing rising health costs, the Centers for ...

Rising health insurance costs in 2026 will force senior citizens to pay nearly 10% higher out-of-pocket expenses, keeping health care affordability a concerning matter. The annual deductible for ...

There's a reason many older workers push themselves to remain employed until they turn 65. Age 65 is when Medicare eligibility generally begins. And without Medicare or employer-subsidized insurance, ...

As 2026 approaches, many Americans on Medicare are bracing for changes to how much they pay for coverage. Every year, the federal government adjusts Medicare premiums and deductib ...

The standard Medicare Part A premium is jumping to $565 a month, a sharp increase that will catch some older adults and people with disabilities off guard. Most beneficiaries will not pay that full ...

Medicare Part B covers outpatient care. The cost of Part B is increasing substantially in 2026. For seniors on Social Security, that increase will eat into their upcoming cost-of-living adjustment.