The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has confirmed the standard monthly premium will rise to $202.90 next year.

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Medicare Part B premiums will rise almost 10% to $202.90 per month in 2026, with the deductible increasing to $283.

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Last week, it was announced that the cost of Medicare premiums would increase by 9.7% in 2026 for 67.6 million beneficiaries — 949,495 of whom live in Louisiana.