Find out how much Medicare costs in 2026. Learn more about cost terms and coverage details for Medicare Parts A, B, C and D.


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How much does Medicare cost in 2026?

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How much does Medicare cost in 2026? Parts A, B, C and D

Like Medicare coverage, the costs of Medicare can change every year. Each part of Medicare has its own fee structure, and your out-of-pocket costs can depend on your income and which state you live in.

Let's break down what you can expect to pay for Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D in 2026.

Whether you’re new to Medicare or could use a refresher, here are some common Medicare terms explained:

Coinsurance is a percentage of your medical and drug costs you may be required to pay as your share of costs for medical services or supplies (for example, 20% of the cost of a prescription drug).

Copayment is a specific dollar amount you may be required to pay as your share of the cost for medical services or supplies (for example, a $10 copay for a healthcare provider visit).

Deductible is the amount you pay for medical services or prescription drugs in a plan year before your plan begins to pay for benefits.

Premium is the amount you are required to pay each month to Medicare or your private insurer for your healthcare coverage.

To learn more, check out our list of definitions for common Medicare terms 

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What it helps cover:

Hospital care

Skilled nursing facility care

Nursing home care (as long as that isn't the only care you need)

Hospice care

Home healthcare

What it costs:1

Most people generally don't pay a monthly premium for Original Medicare Part A because they paid Medicare taxes while they were working. However, there are costs you may have to cover. 

Other Part A costs for {year}:1

An annual deductible of {part_a_deductible} in {year} for in-patient hospital stays

{part_a_copay_61_90_days} per day coinsurance payment in {year} for in-patient hospital stays for days 61 to 90After day 91 there is a {part_a_copay_91_150_days} daily coinsurance payment in {year} for each lifetime reserve day used

After the maximum 60 lifetime reserve days are exhausted, there is no more coverage under Part A for inpatient hospital stays.



20% copay for Medicare-approved durable medical equipment (DME).

Room and board costs for hospice care in your home or in a nursing home if that is where you live.

{snf_coinsurance} coinsurance payment in {year} for days 21 to 100 for a skilled nursing facility stayAll costs after day 100



20% copay for mental health services connected with a hospital stay.



What it helps cover:

Medically necessary doctors' services

Outpatient care

Medically necessary chiropractic care

Home health services

Durable medical equipment (DME)

Many preventive services

What it costs:1

Most {year} Medicare members must pay a monthly premium of {part_b_premium}.

If you don't enroll in Medicare Part B as soon as you are eligible, you could be assessed a late enrollment penalty when you do enroll. Medicare late enrollment penalties are imposed by the federal government (Medicare), not private insurance companies like Humana. The penalty could be as high as a 10% increase in your premium for each 12-month period that you were eligible but not enrolled.



Your Part B premium could be higher depending on your income.

If your yearly income in 2024 (for what you pay in 2025) was

above&nbsp; 
$109,000 up to 
 $137,000

above 
$137,000 up to 
$171,000

above 
$171,000 up to 
$205,000

above 
$205,000 and less than 
$500,000

above 
 $218,000 up to 
$274,000

above&nbsp; 
 $274,000 up to 
$342,000

above 
$342,000&nbsp;up to 
$410,000

above 
 $410,000&nbsp;and less than 
$750,000

above&nbsp; 
$109,000 and less than 
$391,000

You pay each month (in 2026)

Other Part B costs for {year}:1

There is a {part_b_deductible} annual deductible for Medicare Part B in 2026. After the deductible, you’ll pay a 20% copay for most doctor services while hospitalized, as well as for DME and outpatient therapy.

There is a 20% copay of the Medicare-approved amount for doctor visits to diagnose a mental health condition after the deductible.If you receive these services at a hospital outpatient department or clinic, additional copays or coinsurance amounts may apply.



There is a 20% copay of the Medicare-approved amount for outpatient services after the deductible.



What it helps cover:

    Medicare Advantage plans are required by law to provide—at minimum—the same coverage, benefits and rights provided by Original Medicare Part A and Part B, with the exception of hospice care.

    Many Medicare Advantage plans also choose to offer prescription drug coverage, as well as coverage for routine dental, vision and hearing benefits.


What it costs:1

    Medicare Advantage plans are offered by private insurance companies contracted by the federal government, so they vary in cost, coverage, deductibles and copays.

    Many Medicare Advantage plans offer affordable or low premiums plus a variety of coverages and benefits not offered by Original Medicare (Medicare Parts A and B).

See costs and coverage for Humana Medicare Advantage plans

What it helps cover:

Medicare Part D helps cover prescriptions drugs.

Plan premiums, the drugs that are covered, deductibles, coinsurance and copays will vary by Part D plans, so you should check and compare plans each year based on your needs, the prescription drugs you take, etc.

What it costs:1

Like Medicare Advantage (Part C), prescription drug plans (Part D) are offered by private insurance companies contracted by the federal government.Plans vary in cost, coverage, deductibles and copays.



There’s a Part D late-enrollment penalty if you don’t enroll in an approved Medicare drug plan (including a Medicare Advantage plan) when you’re first eligible, unless you have other creditable prescriptions drug coverage.Medicare calculates the penalty by multiplying 1% of the "national base beneficiary premium" ({part_d_national_base_beneficiary_premium} in {year}) times the number of full, uncovered months you didn't have Part D or creditable coverage.

This penalty is assessed when you enroll in a Part D plan, and you’ll pay the higher amount for as long as you keep your Part D coverage.



Your Part D premium could be higher depending on your income.



If your filing status and yearly income in 2024 was

above&nbsp; 
$109,000 up to 
$137,000

above&nbsp; 
$137,000 up to 
 $171,000

above&nbsp; 
$171,000 up to 
$205,000

above&nbsp; 
$205,000 and less than 
 $500,000

above 
&nbsp;$218,000 up to 
 $274,000

above 
&nbsp;$274,000 up to 
$342,000

above 
$342,000 up to 
$410,000

above 
&nbsp;$410,000 and less than 
 $750,000

You pay each month (in 2026)

$14.50 + your plan premium

$37.50 + your plan premium

$60.40&nbsp;+ your plan premium

$83.30&nbsp;+ your plan&nbsp;premium

$91.00&nbsp;+&nbsp;your plan premium

See costs and coverage Humana prescription drug plans

Medicare Supplement plans aare sold by private insurance companies, so prices, or premiums, can vary. 2 insurance companies may charge different prices for the exact same coverage.

Costs that you pay with any Medigap plan include:

    Monthly Medigap plan premium 

    Medicare Parts A and B premiums if required 

    Medicare deductibles, copayments and coinsurance if not covered by the Medigap plan (based on the plan you choose)

For more information, check out how to compare Medicare Supplement plans.

Medicare it isn't free and the amount you pay can vary. To learn more about deductibles, premiums and common out-of-pocket costs, check out these articles on Medicare costs.

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“2025 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles,” CMS.gov, last accessed Jan. 6, 2025.



	If your yearly income in 2024 (for what you pay in 2025) was
File individual tax return	$109,000 or less	above $109,000 up to $137,000	above $137,000 up to $171,000	above $171,000 up to $205,000	above $205,000 and less than $500,000	$500,000 or above
File joint tax return	$218,000 or less	above $218,000 up to $274,000	above $274,000 up to $342,000	above $342,000 up to $410,000	above $410,000 and less than $750,000	$750,000 or above
File married & separate tax return	$109,000 or less	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	above $109,000 and less than $391,000	$391,000 or above
You pay each month (in 2026)	$202.90	$284.10	$405.80	$527.50	$649.20	$689.90

	If your filing status and yearly income in 2024 was
File individual tax return	$109,000 or less	above $109,000 up to $137,000	above $137,000 up to $171,000	above $171,000 up to $205,000	above $205,000 and less than $500,000	$500,000 or above
File joint tax return	$218,000 or less	above $218,000 up to $274,000	above $274,000 up to $342,000	above $342,000 up to $410,000	above $410,000 and less than $750,000	$750,000 or above
File married & separate tax return	$109,000 or less	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable	above $109,000 and less than $391,000	$391,000 or above
You pay each month (in 2026)	your plan premium	$14.50 + your plan premium	$37.50 + your plan premium	$60.40 + your plan premium	$83.30 + your plan premium	$91.00 + your plan premium