9 Things You Must Know About Medicare's Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) Surcharges

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

I turned 65 in April, but I’m still working and on my employer’s health plan. I was advised not to sign up for Medicare. But now I’m paranoid that I made a mistake. W…

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USA Today

Do you know what you earned 2 years ago? Why it's important for Medicare enrollment

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 ...

Prescription drug coverage options are shrinking for Medicare shoppers

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 ...
MarketWatch

I’m about to go on Medicare, but I had big capital gains last year. How long will I be stuck paying IRMAA surcharges?

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 ...
Medical News Today

What is Medicare MAGI?

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 ...
Morningstar

I'm about to go on Medicare, but I had big capital gains last year. How long will I be stuck paying IRMAA surcharges?

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 ...
The Motley Fool

Will Medicare Be Affected by the Government Shutdown? Here's What Retirees Need to Know

Medicare is funded through mandatory spending, keeping it safe from government shutdowns. The Medicare enrollment process begins with the Social Security Administration. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) ...
Modesto Bee

Thousands of Stanislaus patients need Medicare Advantage switch to keep doctors

Healthcare providers are dealing with a shakeup in Medicare Advantage coverage in Stanislaus County. UnitedHealthcare will discontinue three Medicare plans that provided extra benefits for residents ...
Modesto Bee

Major insurer to discontinue Medicare health plan in Stanislaus County. What to know

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 ...
STAT

Federal judge vacates rule that would have ramped up Medicare Advantage audits

Tara Bannow covers hospitals, providers, and insurers. You can reach Tara on Signal at tarabannow.70. A federal judge on Thursday vacated a Biden-era rule that would have allowed the government to ...
Times Union

CDPHP drops one of its Medicare programs with drug coverage

ALBANY — Health insurer CDPHP is dropping its mid-range Medicare Advantage program from its lineup of plans that offer prescription drug coverage as a benefit. Medicare Advantage programs offer people ...