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# Medicare Costs in 2026: Premiums, Deductibles and IRMAA

**In 2026 the standard Part B premium is $202.90 a month (up from $185.00) with a $283 deductible, and the Part A hospital deductible is $1,736 per benefit period.** Part D plans can charge up to $615 as a deductible and cap your drug costs at $2,100. Higher-income beneficiaries pay an IRMAA surcharge starting at $109,000 single or $218,000 joint (2024 income). All figures are from the CMS announcement of November 14, 2025.

## Part A costs in 2026

| Part A (hospital insurance) | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Premium with 40+ quarters | $0 | $0 |
| Premium with 30 to 39 quarters | $285 | $311 |
| Premium with fewer than 30 quarters | $518 | $565 |
| Inpatient hospital deductible (per benefit period) | $1,676 | $1,736 |
| Hospital coinsurance, days 61 to 90 (per day) | $419 | $434 |
| Lifetime reserve days, 91+ (per day, 60 days lifetime) | $838 | $868 |
| Skilled nursing facility, days 21 to 100 (per day) | $209.50 | $217 |

Days 1 to 60 of a hospital stay cost nothing beyond the deductible. A new benefit period, and a new deductible, begins when you have been out of the hospital or skilled nursing facility for 60 days in a row.

## Part B costs in 2026

| Part B (medical insurance) | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard monthly premium | $185.00 | $202.90 |
| Annual deductible | $257 | $283 |
| Coinsurance after the deductible | 20% | 20% (no yearly cap under Original Medicare) |

## IRMAA: the income surcharge for 2026

Based on your 2024 tax return. The surcharge is per person.

| 2024 MAGI, single | Married filing jointly | Part B total per month | Part D surcharge per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to $109,000 | Up to $218,000 | $202.90 | $0 |
| $109,001 to $137,000 | $218,001 to $274,000 | $284.06 | $14.50 |
| $137,001 to $171,000 | $274,001 to $342,000 | $405.80 | $37.50 |
| $171,001 to $205,000 | $342,001 to $410,000 | $527.54 | $60.40 |
| $205,001 to $500,000 | $410,001 to $750,000 | $649.28 | $83.30 |
| Above $500,000 | Above $750,000 | $689.86 | $91.00 |

If your income has fallen since 2024 because of retirement, a divorce or the death of a spouse, file form SSA-44 to have the surcharge recalculated. The [IRMAA estimator](https://eseniorinsurance-demo-v2.pages.dev/tools#irmaa) shows your bracket.

## Part D costs in 2026

- National base beneficiary premium: $38.99 (used to calculate the late-enrollment penalty).
- Maximum plan deductible: $615.
- Out-of-pocket cap on covered drugs: $2,100; after that you pay $0 for the rest of the year. There is no coverage gap.

## How to lower your Medicare costs

- **Medigap** covers the 20% coinsurance and the hospital deductible (Plan G covers everything except the $283 Part B deductible).
- **Medicare Advantage** sets a yearly maximum out-of-pocket and often has a $0 plan premium.
- **Medicare Savings Programs and Extra Help** pay the Part B premium and most drug costs for people with limited income.
- **Yearly plan review** during October 15 to December 7, which we do for every client at no charge.
Source: [CMS, 2026 Medicare Parts A & B premiums and deductibles](https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2026-medicare-parts-b-premiums-deductibles).

## Medicare 101: the complete guide

Every topic a person new to Medicare needs, each on its own page, written and reviewed by Christian Brindle.

- [Medicare 101: Parts A and B](https://eseniorinsurance-demo-v2.pages.dev/medicare-101)
- [Who is eligible for Medicare](https://eseniorinsurance-demo-v2.pages.dev/medicare-eligibility)
- [Enrollment periods (IEP, AEP, OEP, SEP)](https://eseniorinsurance-demo-v2.pages.dev/medicare-enrollment-periods)
- [How to enroll, step by step](https://eseniorinsurance-demo-v2.pages.dev/how-to-enroll-in-medicare)
- [Turning 65 checklist](https://eseniorinsurance-demo-v2.pages.dev/turning-65-medicare-checklist)
- [Medicare vs Medicaid](https://eseniorinsurance-demo-v2.pages.dev/medicare-vs-medicaid)
- [Late-enrollment penalties](https://eseniorinsurance-demo-v2.pages.dev/medicare-late-enrollment-penalties)
- [Part D in 2026: the $2,100 cap](https://eseniorinsurance-demo-v2.pages.dev/medicare-part-d-2026-changes)
- [Medicare Advantage](https://eseniorinsurance-demo-v2.pages.dev/medicare-advantage)
- [Medigap](https://eseniorinsurance-demo-v2.pages.dev/medigap)
- [Part D](https://eseniorinsurance-demo-v2.pages.dev/part-d)
- [Medicare calculators](https://eseniorinsurance-demo-v2.pages.dev/tools)

## Questions people ask about Medicare Costs in 2026: Premiums, Deductibles and IRMAA

**What is the Medicare Part B premium in 2026?**

**What is the Medicare Part A deductible in 2026?**

**Is there an out-of-pocket maximum for Medicare in 2026?**

**What is the Part D deductible for 2026?**

**Why is my Part B premium higher than $202.90?**

Last updated: October 6, 2026 · Reviewed by [Christian Brindle, CEO and Founder](https://eseniorinsurance-demo-v2.pages.dev/about-us#christian-brindle). Published by the Everything Senior Insurance Data Desk. Sources: [2026 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles](https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2026-medicare-parts-b-premiums-deductibles) · [Costs for Medicare drug coverage, Medicare.gov](https://www.medicare.gov/drug-coverage-part-d/costs-for-medicare-drug-coverage).