In 2025, Medicare beneficiaries pay $185 per month for their Part B premiums. This is up a little more than $10 over the $174 ...

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 ...

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Medicare costs will be going up more than usual in 2026, according to projections from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The new Medicare Part B premium is estimated to be $206.50.

Medicare costs are projected to rise by their highest amount in years. Here’s what to expect if you’re on Part B or Part D.