July 15, 2026
Mr. Kean (for himself and Mrs. Kim) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to adjust the applicability of the income related monthly adjustment amount to premiums under part B of Medicare.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Medicare Premiums Reduction Act of 2026
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Sec. 2. Adjusting the applicability of the income related monthly adjustment amount to premiums under part B of Medicare
Section 1839(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395r(i)) is amended—
(1)
in paragraph (2)(A)—
(A)
by striking beginning with 2018
and inserting for 2018 through 2026
; and
(B)
by inserting , or, beginning with 2027, $171,000
after $85,000
; and
(2)
in paragraph (3)(C)—
(A)
in clause (i)—
(i)
in subclause (III), by striking years beginning with 2019
and inserting 2019 through 2026
; and
(ii)
by adding at the end the following new subclause:
;(IV)
Subject to paragraph (5), for years beginning with 2027:
If the modified adjusted gross income is: The applicable percentage is: More than $171,000 but not more than $205,000 65 percent More than $205,000 but less than $500,000 80 percent At least $500,000 85 percent.
and
(B)
in clause (ii)—
(i)
by striking the table under subclause (III) of such clause
and inserting the tables under subclauses (III) and (IV) of such clause
; and
(ii)
by inserting each
after the second to last row of
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