Social Security check reduction

Medicare Premium Hike 2026: New Rates Will Reduce Your Social Security COLA

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Medicare Premium Hike 2026

Medicare Premium Hike 2026: Millions of seniors will see their 2026 Social Security COLA gains shrink due to rising premiums under Medicare. Even though retirees are expecting a cost-of-living boost next year, the higher premiums for Part B and Part D will reduce the final take-home amount. For many seniors living on fixed income, the … Read more

2026 Medicare Premium Surge Announced: Why Millions of Social Security Checks May Shrink

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Medicare Premium Surge

A major update is shaking seniors across the United States as early projections show a significant Medicare premium increase in 2026, raising concerns about how much of next year’s Social Security benefits will actually reach retirees. With healthcare costs rising faster than general inflation, Medicare Part B premiums are expected to take a bigger bite … Read more