Health Care Inflation Bomb Makes the Fed’s 2 Percent Target Almost Impossible

Let’s discuss 2026 health care premiums and what they mean to the Fed’s preferred measure of inflation. Medicare Premiums & Costs for 2026. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance): Standard Premium: $202.90/month (up from $185).
Annual Deductible: $283 (up from $257). Higher Income (IRMAA): Premiums increase based on your 2024 income...