Social Security’s 2026 payment boost is coming, but will rising Medicare Part B premiums erase the COLA bump — here’s the effective gain

Social Security payments will rise in 2026 with a 2.8% COLA, adding about $56 a month. SSI increases start December 31.

Medicare 2026 Premiums: Why Low-Income Dual Enrollees Face the Harshest Squeeze

Medicare 2026 premiums are jumping 9.7 per cent, erasing the benefits of the 2.8 per cent Social Security COLA for millions. Discover how this historic hike impacts dual enrollees and monthly budgets.
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It's official. Medicare Part B 2026 premium will eat a big chunk of Social Security COLA

Medicare Part B 2026 increase is the second largest ever in dollar terms. It'll likely eat a big chunk of the Social Security ...

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Medicare Part B premiums will rise 10% in 2026, wiping away a third of Social Security's COLA

The cost for Medicare Part B premiums will rise about 10% in 2026, wiping away about one-third of the Social Security cost-of-living increase for the average beneficiary.