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Medicare Premium Hike Will Absorb Part of Social Security COLA

The 2026 Medicare Part B premium rises by $18, cutting into the 2.8% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for many retirees, CMS reported.

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The 2.8% bump in Social Security income is expected to bring an additional $56 per month to the average recipient.

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Medicare premium increase reduces Social Security COLA for 2026

The monthly premium for Medicare Part B will rise significantly next year from $185 a month in 2025. Here's what it means for Social Security payments.

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Medicare premium hike will absorb part of Social Security COLA

The 2.8% bump in Social Security income is expected to bring an additional $56 per month to the average recipient.

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Medicare premium hike will absorb part of Social Security COLA

The 2.8% bump in Social Security income is expected to bring an additional $56 per month to the average recipient.

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How much will Medicare premiums increase in 2026?

Medicare Part B premiums will increase in 2026, according to new figures from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

·Syracuse, United States
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Medicare premium hike will absorb part of Social Security COLA

The 2.8% bump in Social Security income is expected to bring an additional $56 per month to the average recipient.

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Medicare premium hike will absorb part of Social Security COLA

The 2.8% bump in Social Security income is expected to bring an additional $56 per month to the average recipient.

·Chicago, United States
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