119 HR 9709 IH: Medicare Premiums Reduction Act of 2026 U.S. House of Representatives 2026-07-15 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 9709IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 15, 2026Mr. 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 concernedA BILLTo 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.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Medicare Premiums Reduction Act of 2026.

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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.