PEB Board authorizes 2026 premiums for Medicare plans

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July 15, 2025

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PEB Board authorizes 2026 premiums for Medicare plans

On July 10, the Public Employee Benefits (PEB) Board met.

The Board heard presentations on proposed benefit changes, including that Kaiser Permanente members must see an in-network provider to receive hearing aids. The Board approved premiums for Medicare plans for 2026. The Board also reviewed proposed premiums for non-Medicare plans.

See the briefing book for all presentation materials.

Read the full announcement

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