It’s official. Medicare costs will eat up much of older Americans' Social Security cost-of-living adjustment next year. The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B, which covers outpatient care, ...
WASHINGTON -- The federal government announced a large hike in Medicare premiums Friday night, blaming the pandemic but also what it called uncertainty over how much it may have to be forced to pay ...
The Social Security Administration (SSA) will announce the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026 on October 24. This announcement, typically made in mid-October, was delayed due to a federal ...
Higher Medicare costs in 2026 could shrink Social Security checks, putting added pressure on retirees’ budgets.
Social Security payments will rise in 2026 with a 2.8% COLA, adding about $56 a month. SSI increases start December 31.