A Republican bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — 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.
In committee
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The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Medicare Premiums Reduction Act of 2026," proposes changes to the Social Security Act. It aims to adjust how the income related monthly adjustment amount applies to Medicare Part B premiums. The legislation modifies existing timeframes for certain provisions. It also introduces new income thresholds and percentages for years beginning with 2027.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +5
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The bill raises the income threshold for premium adjustments, potentially lowering costs for high-earning seniors starting in 2027.
- Scored +5
Would retired people be better off under this?
The bill adjusts Medicare Part B premium calculations which directly impacts retiree monthly expenses.
- Scored +4
Would high-income households be better off under this?
The new thresholds and percentages provide a different calculation for those earning over $171,000.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Adjusted Income Thresholds: The bill introduces a new threshold of $171,000 for years beginning with 2027, which updates the current $85,000 figure (Section 2, paragraph 1).
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New Income Brackets for 2027: The bill establishes specific applicable percentages for different modified adjusted gross income levels starting in 2027 (Section 2, paragraph 2, subclause (A)(ii)):
- 65 percent for income more than $171,000 but not more than $205,000.
- 80 percent for income more than $205,000 but less than $500,000.
- 85 percent for income that is at least $500,000.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Changes to Existing Timeframes: The bill modifies the duration of certain existing provisions by limiting them to the years 2019 through 2026 (Section 2, paragraph 2, subclause (A)(i)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would retired people be better off under this? — The bill adjusts Medicare Part B premium calculations which directly impacts retiree monthly expenses. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill raises the income threshold for premium adjustments, potentially lowering costs for high-earning seniors starting in 2027. Would high-income households be better off under this? — The new thresholds and percentages provide a different calculation for those earning over $171,000. Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this? — The bill establishes specific premium percentages for individuals with incomes exceeding $500,000.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65? — The bill adjusts premium structures which may impact the revenue flow into the Medicare system.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this strengthen Social Security? — The bill updates the Social Security Act regarding Medicare Part B premium adjustments.
- 7/15/2026
- 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Young KimRepublican · California