10/14/2026
Some aunts bring cookies.
Aunt IRMAA brings your old tax return. 😂
IRMAA, or Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount, can increase Medicare Part B and Part D costs for higher-income beneficiaries.
And because Medicare generally looks back two years at income, a newly retired person may still be dealing with costs based on earnings from their working years.
If your income has dropped because of a qualifying life-changing event, you may be able to request a reconsideration.
Aunt IRMAA remembers everything.
Fortunately, sometimes she can be updated.