- Government negotiates cost caps for Medicare patients.
- IRMAA affects Medicare premiums based on income thresholds.
Barbara Putnam, a social worker in Washington state, faced IRMAA surcharges on her Medicare premiums after her income was stolen.
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Updated Jul 8
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Barbara Putnam, a social worker in Washington state, faced IRMAA surcharges on her Medicare premiums after her income was stolen.