Your successful retirement savings could backfire when Medicare bills arrive. The IRMAA surcharge will trap 8.6 million ...

Medicare enrollment for 2026 opens on Oct. 15. Do you know what you earned two years ago? Your 2024 income will determine if you’ll pay the Medicare surcharge, or income-related monthly adjustment ...

The number of people paying Medicare surcharges continues to rise. Will you have to pay next year? For answers, check your 2024 income.

The income-related monthly adjustment amount (IRMAA) is a component of Medicare funding. It was created in 2003 as part of the Medicare Modernization Act to help increase the financial stability of ...

“Your retirement income could trigger a Medicare penalty you didn’t even know existed.” Most retirees think of Medicare as a safety net — a predictable, reliable program that helps cover health ...

You can appeal your Medicare IRMAA surcharges if you meet certain conditions. The short answer to your question is that your Medicare payment would be set from the time you enroll when you turn 65 ...

For most beneficiaries, the government pays a substantial portion — about 75% — of the Part B premium, and the beneficiary ...

A person’s modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) determines whether they pay higher Medicare Part B or Part D premiums. In 2025, this will be based on 2023’s MAGI. In 2026, it will depend on 2024’s ...

I’m 64 now, and I’ll turn 65 and go on Medicare in 2026. I had big capital gains in 2024, and I know I’m going to end up paying more for my monthly premiums because my income will be high for that ...

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Some might also consider switching to Medicare Advantage plans with prescription coverage. But those plans can have more limited networks of covered doctors, which can pose a problem for people with ...

UnitedHealthcare will discontinue its Medicare managed-care plans in Stanislaus County, effective Jan. 1. A few thousand Medicare recipients covered by UnitedHealthcare will need to sign up with ...