Financial Planning

Understanding IRMAA

Learn what IRMAA is, how it can affect Medicare premiums, and why income changes can matter.

January 21, 2027 · 11:00 am
Michigan Medicare beneficiaries reviewing 2027 coverage with a licensed agent during AEP 2026.

Some Medicare beneficiaries pay an additional amount on top of their standard Medicare Part B and Part D costs because of income. This adjustment is known as IRMAA, or the Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount.

What We’ll Cover

  • What IRMAA is and which Medicare costs it can affect
  • How income information is used to determine IRMAA
  • Why retirement and other major income changes may matter
  • When Social Security may review an IRMAA determination
  • Questions to discuss with your financial, tax, or Medicare professionals

This educational session will help you better understand IRMAA and how it fits into the larger Medicare planning picture.