Higher Medicare costs in 2026 could shrink Social Security checks, putting added pressure on retirees’ budgets.

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 monthly premium for Medicare Part B will rise significantly next year from $185 a month in 2025. Here's what it means for ...

Medicare Part B 2026 increase is the second largest ever in dollar terms. It'll likely eat a big chunk of the Social Security ...