The Medicare Part B premium is $202.90 a month in 2026
CMS set the standard Part B premium at $202.90 a month for 2026, up $17.90 from $185 in 2025. Over a year that is $2,434.80. People with higher incomes pay more, from $284.10 up to $689.90 a month.
Part B monthly premiums for 2026
| Standard monthly premium | $202.90 |
|---|---|
| 2025 standard premium | $185.00 |
| Increase | $17.90 |
| Single income up to $109,000 (joint up to $218,000) | $202.90 |
| Single $109,001 to $137,000 (joint $218,001 to $274,000) | $284.10 |
| Single $137,001 to $171,000 (joint $274,001 to $342,000) | $405.80 |
| Single $171,001 to $205,000 (joint $342,001 to $410,000) | $527.50 |
| Single $205,001 to $499,999 (joint $410,001 to $749,999) | $649.20 |
| Single $500,000 or more (joint $750,000 or more) | $689.90 |
| Standard premium for 12 months | $2,434.80 |
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Income means modified adjusted gross income. CMS says about 8 percent of people with Part B pay the higher amounts. Source: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, 2026 Medicare Parts A and B Premiums and Deductibles fact sheet (Nov 14, 2025).
What this price covers
CMS says the premium would have risen about $11 more a month without changes to spending on skin substitutes. The Part B deductible also rose, to $283.
What changes your price
- Your income. Above $109,000 single or $218,000 joint, the premium rises in steps.
- How you file taxes. Married people filing separately have their own brackets.
Ways to pay less
- If your income dropped, ask Social Security about using a newer year's income.
- Budget $2,434.80 a year for the standard premium.
How we got these numbers
Every number on this page comes from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the agency that sets the fee. Where we show a total, we only add up the agency's own listed fees so you can see the full cost in one place. We do not add our own guesses and there is no calculator, because the government sets one price for everyone. Fees can change, so check the agency's website before you pay. We last checked on September 26, 2026.
Common questions
What is the Medicare Part B premium for 2026?
$202.90 a month.
How much did it go up?
$17.90 a month, from $185 in 2025.
What is the highest Part B premium?
$689.90 a month, for single income of $500,000 or more.