medicare deductible 2026 part b

The Medicare Part B deductible for 2026 is $283 for the year before Original Medicare starts paying its share.

Quick Scoop

• The 2026 Medicare Part B annual deductible is $283 for all Part B enrollees.

• This is an increase of $26 from the 2025 Part B deductible of $257.

• You pay this deductible once per calendar year before Medicare generally covers 80% of most Part B‑covered services.

How it works in 2026

• Part B covers doctor visits, outpatient care, preventive services, and durable medical equipment. You must first meet the $283 deductible, then typically pay 20% coinsurance of the Medicare‑approved amount.

• The deductible is per year, not per hospital stay or benefit period , unlike Part A.

2025 vs 2026 costs

Here is a simple comparison of the standard Part B costs:

Year| Part B annual deductible| Standard Part B monthly premium
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2025| $257 37| $185.00 37
2026| $283 39| $202.90 35

These 2026 amounts are officially announced by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and reflected in multiple Medicare cost fact sheets and industry summaries.

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