Medicare premiums set to rise in 2026. Here's what it means for Georgia seniors

Nearly 2 million Georgians will face higher healthcare costs next year as Medicare premiums climb for both doctor visits and prescription drug coverage, increases experts warn could strain budgets already stretched thin.According to the latest Medicare Trustees Report, monthly premiums for Medicare Part B, which covers doctor visits and outpatient services, are expected to jump from $185 to $206 in 2026. The rise will impact more than 1.6 million Georgians enrolled in the program.For older adult