IRMAA Explained for Retirees: What Triggers Higher Medicare Costs (and How to Plan)

Medicare Part B premium costs can jump because of IRMAA (Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount) when your MAGI crosses key thresholds—especially for federal retirees with pensions, Social Security, and RMDs. Learn how timing, Roth conversions, and TRICARE for Life choices can influence your Medicare Part B and Part D costs without panic or fear-mongering.

IRMAA isn’t a penalty—it’s a higher Medicare Part B and D premium triggered by income. With smart tax planning, you can navigate the thresholds instead of getting surprised.

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⏱ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro – Medicare Part B premium & IRMAA setup
1:38 What IRMAA Really Is (Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount)
3:10 MAGI Explained: Pensions, Social Security taxation, IRA withdrawals
5:20 Key IRMAA Thresholds (single vs. married) & why singles are “brittle”
6:55 TRICARE For Life & Part B – enrollment timing and realities
8:22 Roth Conversions: Helpful tool—or IRMAA tripwire?
10:05 RMDs and the Two-Year Look-Back: Why today’s choices hit future premiums
12:02 Coordinating Tax Brackets vs. IRMAA Brackets (which “ball” matters when)
13:40 Practical Planning Moves (appeals, pacing conversions, income smoothing)
22:40 Wellness Tip: Why laughter helps your stress & sleep

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