IRMAA 2026: The Income Thresholds That Raise Your Medicare Premiums
Medicare's income-related adjustment surcharges are shifting for 2026, and the two-year lookback means your 2024 income determines what you'll pay next year.
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The 2026 Social Security Earnings Test: What Changes If You Work While Collecting
If you claim Social Security before full retirement age and continue working, the earnings test limits apply—and the 2026 thresholds have been updated in ways that affect how much you can earn before benefits are reduced.
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On October 9, 2025, the IRS announced inflation-adjusted tax parameters for 2026—including a standard deduction of $32,200 for married couples and modestly wider brackets that provide modest relief for retirees on fixed income.
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6-min read3 things to know about Medicare in 2026
New annual out-of-pocket cap on Part D prescription costs, effective 2026
Standard Part B monthly premium in 2026, up from $174.70 in 2024
Last day to change Medicare plans during fall open-enrollment window
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