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Meagan Dow, CFA®, CFP®

5 Costly Mistakes That Can Trigger Medicare Surcharges — And How to Avoid Paying Thousands More Than You Should

A large gold dollar sign rests on top of a stethoscope on a blue background.

High-income retirees are often surprised by a Medicare expense that can lurk behind the scenes, automatically deducted from their Social Security benefits each month.

It's a surcharge added to Part B and D premiums known as the income-related monthly adjustment amount (IRMAA).

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