“For most retirees, Medicare becomes more expensive as the years pass. The standard Part B premium, for instance, has climbed from $164.90 in 2023 to $174.80 in 2024, $185.00 in 2025, and $202.90 in 2026.
That matters because Social Security cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) often move more slowly. Over the past decade, Part B premiums increased by about 5.3% per year on average, faster than typical COLAs. When health care costs grow faster than benefits, part of each increase goes toward Medicare instead of your monthly deposit.”
The Social Security Rule That Becomes a Bigger Deal Later in Retirement – AOL