Medicare B Premiums for 2026
The base Medicare Part B monthly premium for 2026 increases to $202.90/month ($185.00/month for 2025) (an increase of $17.90).
The higher premiums some taxpayers have to pay for 2026 vary based on the taxpayers’ modified AGI (MAGI) as shown on their 2024 income tax returns. Most of the various MAGI levels increased by a small amount with the exception of the maximum MAGI levels which stayed the same (except for MFS where the maximum MAGI level went down).
The highest Medicare Part B premium for 2026 is $689.90/month ($628.90/month for 2025) and applies to:
- Individuals with modified AGI of $500,000 or more (same as for 2025).
- Married Filing Jointly taxpayers with modified AGI of $750,000 or more (same as for 2025).
- Married Filing Separately taxpayers with modified AGI of $391,000 or more ($394,000 for 2025).