I must pay a higher Medicare Part B premium for 2008 based on my 2006 income. However, I got divorced in November 2008 and my income has decreased; what can I do?
We may be able to make a new initial determination of your 2008 Medicare Part B premium. Ordinarily, we will not make a new initial determination for a prior year. There is one exception; if any “life-changing” event causing the reduction in modified adjusted gross income occurs in the last three months of the calendar year and the request for a new initial determination is received by March 31st of the following year, we can make a new initial determination. You will need to request a new initial determination and provide proof of the divorce (or other life-changing event) and tax information for 2008. Life changing events include the following: • Death of spouse • Marriage • Divorce or annulment • Work reduction • Work stoppage • Reduction in income due to loss of income-producing property • Reduction in or loss of certain forms of pension income If you wish to report a life changing event, please call us toll-free at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or visit your local Social Sec
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