If you’ve had a life-changing event that reduced your household income, you can ask to lower the additional amount you’ll pay for Medicare Part B and Part D.
Life-changing events include marriage, divorce, the death of a spouse, loss of income, and an employer settlement payment.
Amended income tax returns
Call +1 800-772-1213 and tell the representative you want to lower your Medicare Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) if you had an amended income tax return.
Fax or mail your request
Fill out the Medicare Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount-Life-changing Event (SSA-44) (PDF) form. Fax or mail your completed form and evidence to a Social Security office.
For support completing this task call +1 800-772-1213
Available in most U.S. time zones Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. in English and other languages
Tell the representative you want to lower your Medicare Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) due to a life-changing event.
Call TTY +1 800-325-0778 if you’re deaf or hard of hearing.
Find a local office: https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp
If you have any questions or concerns please contact your Total Benefit Solutions, Inc Medicare health insurance specialist at (215)355-2121.