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Medicare Part B Premium Set at $202.90 for 2026 as CMS Finalizes Higher Costs

CMS cites rising outpatient use alongside higher Medicare Advantage spending as key drivers.

Survey Finds Record Anxiety Over U.S. Health Costs as Access Gaps Widen