If it weren't for Social Security, millions of older Americans would no doubt struggle to keep up with their ongoing expenses. That's what makes Social Security's cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) so important.

Medicare Part B premiums are rising again in 2025. The jump outpaces both Social Security's 2025 COLA and inflation, further squeezing seniors.

Medicare premiums will rise in the New Year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced. Medicare is a federal health insurance program overseen by the Social Security Administration (SSA).

Workers with disabilities and survivor beneficiaries will receive a 2.5% increase to their monthly checks, as well. For the average worker with disabilities, their Social Security benefit is projected to rise by $38 per month, from $1,542 to end 2024 to $1,580 to begin the new year.

Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).

The standard monthly Part B premium will be $185 in 2025, up from $174.70 this year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said this month. The annual deductible will als

Social Security's New Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Is Out -- and Most Americans Think It's Not Enough. What Do You Think?

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced Medicare Part B premiums and the annual deductible will increase in 2025. The monthly premium for Medicare Part B, the part that covers routine screenings,

Healthcare payments will increase in 2025 with Medicare Part B and Part A premiums rising, as well as Part A’s deductible for hospital stays, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced.