CMS has announced the 2026 cost updates for Medicare Parts A and B, outlining new deductible and coinsurance amounts that will take effect next year. These changes impact inpatient hospital stays, skilled nursing facility care, and outpatient services.
Medicare Part A – Inpatient Hospital Costs
The Part A inpatient hospital deductible will increase to $1,736 in 2026, up from $1,676 in 2025. This deductible applies to the first 60 days of Medicare-covered inpatient care.
For longer hospital stays, beneficiaries will pay:
- $434 per day for days 61–90 (up from $419 in 2025)
- $868 per day for lifetime reserve days (up from $838 in 2025)
Skilled Nursing Facility Coinsurance
For skilled nursing facility services, the daily coinsurance for days 21–100 of extended care will be $217.00 in 2026, an increase from $209.50 in 2025.
Medicare Part B – Annual Deductible
The Part B annual deductible will rise to $283 in 2026, up from $257 in 2025. This deductible applies to outpatient services, physician visits, and other Part B-covered care.
These updates reflect CMS’s yearly adjustments based on program costs and usage trends. Providers and beneficiaries can review the full fact sheet for a complete breakdown of 2026 Medicare cost-sharing changes.
Resource: 2026 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles