For 2026, the main Medicare deductibles are increasing slightly from 2025, and most people on Original Medicare will see both higher deductibles and a higher Part B premium.

2026 Medicare deductibles (quick view)

  • Part A inpatient hospital deductible (per benefit period) : $1,736 in 2026, up $60 from $1,676 in 2025.
  • Part A coinsurance in 2026:
    • $434 per day for hospital days 61–90 in a benefit period.
* $868 per day for lifetime reserve days.

* $217 per day for skilled nursing facility care days 21–100 in a benefit period.
  • Part B annual deductible : $283 in 2026, up $26 from $257 in 2025.
  • Standard Part B monthly premium: $202.90 in 2026, up $17.90 from $185.00 in 2025.

These amounts are for Original Medicare (Parts A and B) and do not include any extra plan-specific deductibles you might have with a Medicare Advantage (Part C) or Part D drug plan.

Key points to understand

  • The Part A deductible is per “benefit period,” not per calendar year, which means you could pay it more than once in 2026 if you have multiple inpatient stays separated by at least 60 days out of the hospital.
  • The Part B deductible is a calendar-year deductible, so you generally pay it once in 2026 before Medicare starts paying its share for most Part B services.
  • Many Medigap (supplement) and Medicare Advantage plans structure their own premiums, copays, and deductibles around these federal amounts, so the 2026 increase will often ripple into overall out-of-pocket costs.

Mini FAQ: what this means for you

  • If you use hospital services in 2026, plan for a $1,736 Part A deductible per benefit period before most inpatient costs are covered.
  • For doctor visits, tests, and outpatient care under Part B, expect to pay the first $283 of covered Part B services in 2026, then typically 20% coinsurance after Medicare pays its share.
  • Higher‑income beneficiaries will continue to pay more through income-related surcharges, but the base deductibles above are the same for everyone on Parts A and B.

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