“The premium for Medicare’s Part B, which covers doctor visits and other outpatient services, will rise 9.7% to $202.90, an increase of $17.90 from the current $185 monthly cost, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said earlier this month. It’s the largest increase since 2022, when the Part B premium jumped 15%.
The Part B deductible — the amount seniors must pay out of pocket before their coverage kicks in— is also rising about 10%, jumping to $283 next year from this year’s $257…
The Social Security Administration set next year’s cost-of-living increase at 2.8%, which will boost the average Social Security paycheck by $56 to about $2,071 per month. “
How the Medicare premium hike could impact your Social Security check