COLA may be wiped out by an 11.6% hike in Medicare Part B premiums, posing a financial setback for low-income seniors.

Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment could rise 2.7%. But Medicare Part B premiums are set to rise even more, eating ...

Each year, a cost-of-living adjustment — or COLA — is intended to help recipients keep up with inflation and maintain their standard of living.

The cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security benefits is expected to be 2.7% in 2026, analysts said on Tuesday — but ...

Medicare Part B premiums could rise to $206.50 per month in 2026, up from $185 in 2025. That 11.6% increase would be the ...

Most Social Security recipients are expecting a small raise in 2026. But before you get too excited, there's a catch-and it's ...

Buried in that report, however, is some potentially disturbing news. Based on the Medicare Trustees' most recent projections, ...

While the final COLA won’t be announced until October, projections are becoming more refined as midyear data solidifies. This ...

Many factors contribute to annual Medicare cost increases, ... CMS has not officially released all cost increases for 2026. ... 2024 Medicare Parts A & B premiums and deductibles [Fact sheet].