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Why January Social Security Checks Are Often Smaller

Medicare Part B premiums rose 9.7% to $202.90 in 2026 while Social Security cost-of-living adjustments increased only 2.8%, impacting retirees’ net benefits.

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Quick Read Medicare Part B premiums rose 9.7% to $202.90 monthly while Social Security COLA increased only 2.8%. The hold harmless provision prevents net Social Security payments from declining for most retirees. Retirees earning over $109,000 annually pay Medicare premiums from $284.10 to $689.90 monthly through IRMAA. Finally! You can open a SoFi Crypto account and access 25 plus cryptocurrencies without juggling apps or logins. April is f…

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247wallst.com broke the news in New York, United States on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
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