Medicare Part B Premium Jumps to $209.90 in 2026

How to Handle the Medicare Part B Premium Increase in 2025

Starting in 2026, the standard Medicare Part B premium will increase to $209.90 per month, up from $185. Remember that Medicare Part B premiums are based on income, so your monthly premium could be higher. The Medicare Part B annual deductible will also increase to $283 from $257 in 2025. These extra costs can quickly add up over the year, especially if you are living on a fixed income.

Let’s look at how this increase might impact you and ways to manage the higher costs. 

When Will You Start Paying the New Increased Premium?

The new increase will start in 2026. If you currently get Social Security benefits, the premium amount will usually be taken out of your Social Security check automatically. However, if you don’t receive Social Security benefits yet and pay the Medicare Part B premium each month, make sure to pay the new, higher amount beginning in January.

How Can You Manage This Premium Increase?

If you’re concerned about the increase, here are some things you may want to consider doing:

• Review Your Expenses – Look at your current monthly costs and see where you might be able to adjust.
• Apply for Assistance Programs – Programs like the Medicare Savings Programs can help cover some of your Part B costs if you qualify based on income and resources.
  • If you would like to read more about finding Medicare Advantage plans that help pay Part B premiums, check out our Medicare Part B blog here.
• Look into Medicare Advantage Plans with a Part B Giveback - These plans could be a great way to manage your costs.

Clover Medicare Advantage Plans With a Part B Giveback

New to Medicare? Clover offers some plans with a special benefit called a Part B giveback. This means the plan pays back part of your Part B premium, saving you money each month.

These plans cover everything Original Medicare does, but also include extras like dental, vision, hearing, OTC allowances, gym memberships, and more. Plus, they could help you keep more of your Social Security check each month.
 

In New Jersey 

We have three plans that offer a Part B Giveback benefit. 

Our Clover Health Choice Giveback PPO plan (054) has a $110 monthly Part B Giveback (up to $1,320/year), plus $0 to low copays, allowances, and rewards.†

Our Clover Health Choice PPO plan (004) is a Medicare Advantage plan that features a $20 monthly Part B Giveback (up to $240/year), $0 to low copays for many services, and thousands of dollars in benefit allowances and rewards.†

We also offer MA-Only plans with large Part B givebacks for individuals who already have Part D coverage, such as veterans. You do not need to be a Veteran to enroll. In New Jersey and Pennsylvania, the Clover Health Valor PPO Plan (061) offers a $125 Part B premium giveback. In Georgia, the Clover Health Valor PPO Plan (056) includes a $140 Part B giveback. All Valor PPO plans come with a $0 monthly plan premium. 

See all the money-saving benefits available to you in New Jersey.

Georgia, Texas, Pennsylvania and South Carolina Plans

See all the money-saving benefits available for you in, Georgia, Texas, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina.

Save Money with Medicare Advantage Plans Featuring a Part B Giveback!

If you’re concerned about the 2026 premium increase, eexploring Clover Health Medicare Advantage plans with a Part B giveback could be a smart choice to manage your health expenses.

Clover Health is a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) and a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Clover Health depends on contract renewal. Enrollment in a plan may be limited to certain times of the year unless you qualify for a special [election/enrollment] period or you are in your Medicare Initial Election Period.

†LiveHealthy reward dollars may not be used to purchase alcohol, tobacco products, or firearms. Not redeemable for cash. Other limitations may apply; please call Clover for details.

Sources:
CMS.gov
 

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