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Medicare premium increases aren't permanent, but they can have a long tail if you don't manage your income properly

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Medicare premium increases aren't permanent, but they can have a long tail if you don't manage your income.

The Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAAs) increases your Medicare premium by a specific amount based on your household income.

Medicare premium adjustments are based on what is called a Modified Adjusted Gross Income , or MAGI .

Medicare Part B and Part D premiums can increase based on household income, but this isn't permanent.

By managing your retirement fund withdrawals, you can help keep your costs down.

An additional $85,000 is highly likely to push an individual into a new tier of premiums, and will likely increase premiums for a married couple too.