Medicare Part B Premiums Consume Significant Portion of 2026 Social Security COLA

In 2026, Medicare Part B premiums increased by nearly 10%, consuming about one-third of the 2.8% Social Security COLA. This reduced the effective increase in retirees' Social Security payments from $54 to $36 per month. The article suggests a potential similar trend for 2027.

By Matt Frankel, CFP · Motley Fool · April 27, 2026, 10:11 UTC

Topics: COLA healthcare costs Medicare retirees Social Security

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