2026 Medicare Costs: Premiums, Deductibles & Co-pays
Official CMS-confirmed Medicare costs for 2026, including Part A, Part B, and what you'll pay out-of-pocket.
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Essential 2026 Medicare Numbers
Quick reference for the most important Medicare costs and thresholds you need to know for 2026.
Part A Hospital
Monthly Premium
$1,736 deductible
Part B Medical
Monthly Premium
$283 deductible
IRMAA Starts At
Individual Income
$218K married filing jointly
Max IRMAA
Additional Part B
For income >$500K
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2026 Medicare Costs at a Glance
Key cost figures you need to know for Medicare in 2026
Part A Deductible
per benefit period
Hospital insurance deductible (2026)
Part B Premium
per month
Standard medical insurance premium (2026)
Hospital Days 61-90
per day
Part A co-insurance (2026)
SNF Days 21-100
per day
Skilled nursing facility co-insurance (2026)
Higher Income? You May Pay More
If your income exceeds certain thresholds, you'll pay additional IRMAA amounts ranging from $81.20 to $487 per month for Part B in 2026.
Data Source: All cost figures are sourced from official CMS 2026 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles announcement and Medicare.gov official cost documentation. Updated January 2026.
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