New 2026 Medicare Rule Splits Retirees: Who’s Safe from the Premium Hike & Who Pays Full
The ink is barely dry on the 2026 Medicare premiums announcement, and already it’s sparking heated debates among retirees nationwide – a new rule that’s drawing a stark line between those shielded from the bite of rising costs and those left footing a much steeper bill. With Part B premiums surging nearly 10% to $202.90 monthly – the sharpest hike in years – the hold-harmless provision and income-based IRMAA surcharges are creating winners and losers in the retirement community. While …