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Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount Explained
By now, most Social Security beneficiaries are aware that the Medicare Part B premium increase has been offset by the 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026. For higher earners, though, there may be even higher cost increases via the Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA). It can be a bit complicated, as explained in a Woman’s World post by Carissa Mosness. She explains the income bracketing process used to adjust the Part B and Part D premiums, along with the impact of these adjustments on Social Security benefit payments. Read the Mosness post here…
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