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Medicare Part B Premium Hike Blunts 2026 Social Security COLA

A $17.90 jump in the standard Part B premium will be deducted from most checks.

BLS Sets Oct. 24 CPI Release, Keeping Social Security's 2026 COLA on Schedule

Projected 2026 Social Security COLA May Be Blunted by Higher Medicare Part B Costs