2026 Part A and Part B figures (CMS)
Standard Part B premium: $202.90/month. Part B deductible: $283. Part A inpatient deductible: $1,736 per For a hospital stay under Part A, it starts the day you are admitted and ends after 60 days in a row with no hospital or skilled-nursing care. A new period can mean you pay the hospital deductible again.. Part B coinsurance remains 20% for many services.
- Source: CMS public fact sheet on 2026 premiums and deductibles.
- An extra amount some people with higher incomes pay on top of the Part B and Part D premiums. Social Security decides it. It is not a plan fee. may apply at higher incomes.
- Always confirm on Medicare.gov before you rely on a number.
What to review during Annual Enrollment
Annual Enrollment is October 15–December 7. What you can change, and how this window differs from the others, is on the 2027 Annual Enrollment page and Which enrollment window am I in?. Read your Annual Notice of Change before you decide to stay.
California context
Plan availability, D-SNP options, and Medi-Cal coordination are county-specific. Statewide headlines are not a substitute for a ZIP-level review.