The law requires an adjustment to your monthly Medicare Part B medical insurance and Medicare prescription drug coverage premiums
ow Social Security Determines You Have a Higher Premium
Social Security uses the most recent federal tax return the IRS provides to us .
you must pay higher premiums?
yes
we use a sliding scale to calculate the adjustments , based on your modified adjusted gross income MAGI .
Is that sliding scale used if I only have Medicare prescription drug coverage?
In that case, you'll pay an income-related monthly adjustment amount only on the benefit you have.
There's something else to consider when it comes to income-related monthly adjustments. Where can I find out more information?
For more information about the income - related monthly adjustment amounts or to apply for Medicare Part A or B
it's not my case
Unfortunately, no relevant information is found.
If I must pay higher premiums?
we use a sliding scale to calculate the adjustments , based on your modified adjusted gross income MAG
If my income has decreased what are the possible cases