📁 Archived: 2025 IRMAA Information
This page contains historical 2025 IRMAA brackets. For current 2026 thresholds using your 2024 tax return, visit our updated guide.
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Your Medicare premiums could increase based on income. See the 2025 IRMAA brackets.
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A visual guide to Medicare's income-related surcharges
2026 IRMAA Income Brackets
Higher earners pay additional Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amounts (IRMAA) for Medicare Parts B and D
Find Your Income Bracket & Additional Premium Costs
Color-coded tiers make it easy to identify your additional monthly premiums
| Income Bracket | Part B Monthly | Part D Monthly |
|---|---|---|
1 Individual: ≤ $109,000 Joint: ≤ $218,000 Standard premium rates | $202.90 | $0.00 |
2 Individual: $109,001 - $137,000 Joint: $218,001 - $274,000 First IRMAA tier | $284.10 +$81.20 IRMAA | $14.50 +$$14.50 IRMAA |
3 Individual: $137,001 - $171,000 Joint: $274,001 - $342,000 Second IRMAA tier | $405.80 +$202.90 IRMAA | $37.50 +$$37.50 IRMAA |
4 Individual: $171,001 - $205,000 Joint: $342,001 - $410,000 Third IRMAA tier | $527.50 +$324.60 IRMAA | $60.40 +$$60.40 IRMAA |
5 Individual: $205,001 - $500,000 Joint: $410,001 - $750,000 Fourth IRMAA tier | $649.20 +$446.30 IRMAA | $83.30 +$$83.30 IRMAA |
6 Individual: > $500,000 Joint: > $750,000 Highest IRMAA tier | $689.90 +$487.00 IRMAA | $91.00 +$$91.00 IRMAA |
Important Notes
- • IRMAA is based on your 2024 tax return (for 2026 premiums)
- • Applies to both Medicare Part B and Part D premiums
- • If your income decreased, you can appeal with Form SSA-44
- • IRMAA amounts are in addition to standard premiums
IRMAA Mastery Guide
Understanding Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amounts and how to appeal when life circumstances change
What is IRMAA?
IRMAA (Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount) is an additional charge added to your Medicare Part B and Part D premiums if your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) exceeds certain thresholds. Social Security determines your IRMAA based on tax returns from two years prior.
2026 IRMAA Thresholds
- • Individual: $109,000 - $137,000
- • Individual: $137,000 - $171,000
- • Individual: $171,000 - $205,000
- • Individual: $205,000 - $500,000
- • Individual: $500,000+
Joint Filing Thresholds
- • Joint: $218,000 - $274,000
- • Joint: $274,000 - $342,000
- • Joint: $342,000 - $410,000
- • Joint: $410,000 - $750,000
- • Joint: $750,000+
How to Appeal IRMAA with Form SSA-44
If you've experienced a life-changing event that significantly reduced your income, you can request a new initial determination using Form SSA-44. Life-changing events include:
- • Death of a spouse
- • Marriage
- • Divorce or annulment
- • Work reduction or stoppage
- • Loss of income-producing property
- • Loss of pension income
- • Employer settlement payment received
Step 1: Obtain Form SSA-44
Download from SSA.gov or request at local office
Step 2: Complete Documentation
Provide proof of life-changing event and income change
Step 3: Submit to Social Security
In person, by mail, or online through my Social Security
Step 4: Await Determination
SSA typically responds within 30-60 days
Calculate Your IRMAA Surcharges
Use our interactive IRMAA Calculator below to estimate your monthly surcharges based on your income
2026 IRMAA Calculator
Estimate your Medicare Part B and Part D costs based on your income
Modified Adjusted Gross Income
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