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C. Medicare Part B Premium and Part D Benchmark Standard

Individuals with Medicare Part D may be eligible for CMS to pay part or all of their Part D premium. The amount covered by CMS is called the Medicare part D Benchmark and is updated annually. Any Medicare Part D premium above this amount is the responsibility of the consumer. [See Medical KEESM 2675.4] The Medicare Part B Premium noted below is the “standard” premium and is not reflective of situations when the SSA “hold harmless” provision applies. Please refer to section 6 of the annual COLA Implementation Memo for additional information.

Medicare Part B Premium and Part D Benchmark Type Amount Month of Update Medicare Part B Premium (Standard Amount) $202.90 Jan 2026 Medicare Part D Benchmark $55.20 Jan 2026

D. Transfer of Property – Average Daily NF Rate

The divisor amount used to calculate a transfer of property (TOP) penalty amount is effective with any newly determined inappropriate transfer

penalty period commencing on or after the first day of the month of update. There is no need to adjust an existing transfer penalty period properly

computed and established prior to this change.

Transfer of Property Type Daily NF Rate Month of Update Average Daily Nursing Facility Rate $308.25 July 2026