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Medicare Changes for 2026 - Newsweek
It likely not news, but healthcare costs continue to take a big chunk out of every senior’s pocketbook, and the forthcoming 2026 year certainly reflect that ongoing trend. Medicare Part B and Part D premiums are going up, and deductibles are increasing across the board for all healthcare services. For example,, the standard premium for Medicare Part B – coverage for outpatient healthcare services – is going up by $17.90 per month (from $185 to $202.90). And other healthcare costs will see similar increases as well, as described in this Newsweek article by Jasmine Law. Click here to see how your 2026 Medicare expenses will go up.
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