The Premium Increase Everyone in Grandview Was Talking About
A Number Everyone Noticed
It showed up on statements across Grandview almost at once, a Part B premium that jumped more than people expected, and the phone calls started. Was it a mistake? It wasn’t. It was the largest year-over-year Part B increase in some time, and it was entirely official.
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Part A and Part B
- Part B premium: $202.90/month (up $17.90)
- Part B deductible: $283 (up $26)
- Part A deductible: $1,736/benefit period (up $60)
- SNF coinsurance (days 21-100): $217/day
Part D
- Max deductible: $615
- Out-of-pocket cap: $2,100
- Average premium: $34.50/month (down)
Medicare Advantage
- Average premium: $14.00/month (down)
- In-network max out-of-pocket: $9,250 (down $100)
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Why Did My Premium Jump?
Mainly projected price changes and assumed utilization increases. CMS noted it would have been roughly $11 more without action on a cost category called skin substitutes.
What’s New for 2026?
The first 10 Medicare-negotiated drug prices took effect January 1, the Part D cap rose to $2,100, and a new SEP now protects people who pick an MA plan and discover within 3 months their provider isn’t actually in-network.
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