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Medicare Surcharge

patelrpn — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:19:48 GMT

Good morning,

Is Medicare surcharge assessed on social security income as social security benefit is included in total Income?

Same subject - is medicare surcharge assessed on RMD as my social security benefits and RMD will be included in total income?

If this is a turbo tax issue and how to ground to correct to avoid overpayment.

Please help me understand?

Thanks,

Re: Medicare Surcharge

Mike9241 — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:24:54 GMT

Medicare surcharges, specifically the Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA), appear on the monthly Medicare bill as an additional charge. (if you pay Medicare premiums directly, otherwise, it's deducted from your Social Security check. This charge is added to the standard Medicare premiums for Part B and Part D, reflecting the higher costs for beneficiaries with higher incomes. The surcharge is calculated based on the beneficiary's modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) from two years prior, and it is applied to both Part B and Part D premiums. Beneficiaries should be aware of these surcharges and plan accordingly to manage their Medicare costs effectively

Re: Medicare Surcharge

patelrpn — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:31:19 GMT

My question pertains to medicare surcharge tax when total in come exceeds 250000. If your social security benefit including other income exceeds the 250K cap should the Medicare surcharge be added?

Re: Medicare Surcharge

patelrpn — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 20:57:50 GMT

Hello!

I went through IRS.gov and found the answer that helped me understand the issue and completed my task.

the benefit itself is not taxed but MAGI can be affected by the benefits and will trigger for higher taxes.

Thank you for responding to my question.

Ramesh