# 119-hr-9709: Medicare Premiums Reduction Act of 2026

119-hr-9709, Medicare Premiums Reduction Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7] (R-NJ); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-07-25).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-9709
- Congress: 119
- Title: Medicare Premiums Reduction Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-07-15
- Sponsor: Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7] (R-NJ)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-07-25

## Summary

**Restructures the income-related surcharge for Medicare Part B premiums.** This bill would change how the income-related monthly adjustment amount (IRMAA) is calculated by updating timing and income cutoffs and by setting a new schedule based on modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) for 2027. - Higher-income Medicare enrollees. For 2027 the bill would create a MAGI-based IRMAA table that starts at $171,000 and sets surcharge rates that rise up to 85%. - Current beneficiaries and administrators. The bill would keep the prior IRMAA framework in place for 2018 through 2026 and add cross-references to incorporate the new 2027 table.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40] (R-CA), 2026-07-15T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Higher Medicare premiums for high earners: cost, medium. This bill would change how income-related surcharges (IRMAA) raise Medicare Part B premiums. For years beginning with 2027, it would add a new MAGI breakpoint at $171,000 and set a new surcharge schedule: 65% for MAGI over $171,000 up to $205,000; 80% for MAGI over $205,000 and under $500,000; and…

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- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025
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## Sources
- [119-hr-9709 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9709)

## Related
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- [119-hr-6644: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6644)
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2725)
- [119-hr-1229: United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1229)
- [119-hr-4206: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4206)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9709 (as of 2026-07-25).