Medicare Part A, B premiums going up. Social Security COLA

Next year's cost-of-living raise of 2.8% in Social Security could be lost by increases in the cost of Medicare Parts A and B.

The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B will jump nearly 9.7% in 2026.

The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part A will jump nearly 3.6%.

Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income payments will increase 2.8 percent in 2026.

The news isn't all good for those on

Next year's could be lost by increases in premium costs for Medicare Parts A and B.

The announced Nov. 14 the standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B will jump nearly 9.7% in 2026, the

The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part A will jump nearly 3.6%.

Here's what you should know.

What does Medicare Part A cover?

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