10/05/2026
Medicare Part B premium is projected to be $209.50 in 2027, compared to $202.90 in 2026. Simple math - a premium increase of $6.60 per month, or $79.20 more per year. Keep in mind, the Official Premium is not released until after Nov 1st. In other words, it may change.
The $6.60 increase doesn't seem like much unless you are living on a fixed income. Those in higher income brackets pay more for their Part B premium based on their earnings, too.
In the Newsmax article, seniors may receive $90 in October. While $90 does exceed the annual total expense of $79.20 for most seniors, I'm not sure seniors will see the one time deposit that way. Why? Because the $6.60 increase stays visible to seniors every month in their budgets.
Moreover, during the upcoming Annual Enrollment Period, seniors look at their health plans as they adjust for changes affecting them in 2027. Without violating rules, there are curious changes and seniors should look closely at their health plans and prescription drug plans.
Make time with a real agent you know in your area. The crazy phishing schemes to steal identities and health benefits are going to offer plans too good to be true and these offers are bold-faced lies.
President Donald Trump said the U.S. government will send a one-time $90 payment to more than 20 million Americans enrolled in Medicare, a health insurance program for the elderly, to help offset the cost of their monthly medical insurance premiums.
