At a glance
- 64.6MAmericans age 65+U.S. residents 65 and older as of July 1, 2025.
- 55%of Medicare-eligible in AdvantageShare of people with Parts A and B enrolled in Medicare Advantage, February 2025.
- $202.90Part B standard monthly premium (2026)Most people pay this Part B premium in 2026.
- $283Part B annual deductible (2026)Deductible before Original Medicare Part B starts paying in 2026.
Figures from the U.S. Census Bureau, MedPAC (CMS data), and CMS. Educational only — not advice. Updated for 2025–2026 published figures. Primary sources: Census Bureau, MedPAC, CMS.
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