Changes in Medicare Part B Premium for 2023

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Medicare Part B provides coverage for services by a physician, outpatient hospital services, durable medical equipment and other health services that are not covered by Part A.  Each year the Medicare Part B premium is revised based upon federal law.  In 2022 the standard premium for Medicare Part B was $170.10.

The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B is $164.90.

Although Social Security benefits increased in 2023 by 8.7%, the premium for Part B did not increase.  Rather, the premium decreased from $170.10 to $164.90. The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B is $164.90 in 2023.