Medicare Part B outpatient costs for 2026 include a standard monthly premium of $202.90, up from $185 in 2025. This premium covers outpatient services like doctor visits, lab work, mental health care, and more.
For most outpatient services, you’ll pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount after meeting your $283 annual deductible. If you receive care in a hospital outpatient setting, you may also pay a separate copayment for each service. These copays vary but won’t exceed the inpatient hospital deductible of $1,736.
For outpatient mental health care, your yearly depression screening is still covered at no cost. For other services, like therapy or diagnostic visits, you’ll pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount. If you receive these services in a hospital outpatient clinic, you might have to pay an extra facility fee.
Understanding how these costs apply helps you plan and avoid surprises when receiving outpatient care in 2026. Always check with your provider to confirm what you’ll owe before treatment. Remember that higher-income beneficiaries may pay more than the standard premium based on their income level.