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Medicare Part B Premiums Spark Conerns About COLA Adequacy, Rising Hralthcare Costs - Center for Retirement Research at Boston College
For most seniors, Medicare Part B premiums rose just under 10% for 2026. This increase offset a large portion of the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment, further swelling the very serious concern seniors have about rising healthcare costs. Recognizing the severity of this concern, the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College has examined Medicare and out-of-pocket healthcare costs more broadly and, in a post by senior advisor Alicia H. Munnell, provides updated research notes on the subject. Check out Ms. Munnell’s post here…