5 big changes coming to Social Security in 2026 that may surprise retirees

If you’re enrolled in Medicare while receiving Social Security benefits, the government will automatically deduct your Part B premiums from your monthly payment. With rising medical costs and higher utilization rates, Medicare officials expect to raise premiums quite a bit in 2026.

While we won’t have the exact number until later this fall, the Medicare Board of Trustees estimates next year’s standard Part B premium will be $206.20 per month, up from $185 this year. That’s an 11.5% increase.