Form SSA-44, Medicare Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount - Life-Changing Event Completed Form Examples and Samples

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Completed Form SSA-44 showing Medicare IRMAA reduction data.

Source document used: Client Email to Financial Advisor

Subject: Request for help with Medicare Premium Adjustment - Arthur P. Vance

Dear Financial Advisor, 

I hope you are doing well. I’m reaching out because I just received a letter from the Social Security Administration regarding my Medicare Part B and prescription drug premiums. It looks like they based my current IRMAA on my 2023 tax return, but my financial situation has changed significantly since then.

I am writing to you from my home at 428 Maplewood Drive, Apartment 4B, Springfield, IL 62704. My Social Security number is 000-12-3456. 

My primary life-changing event was a formal work stoppage; I officially retired on 05/2025. Because of this, my income has dropped significantly. For the 2025 tax year, my Adjusted Gross Income was $115,000, and I had about $1,200 in tax-exempt interest income. I filed my 2025 taxes as a single filer. 

Looking ahead, I don’t expect my income to be any lower next year, so I am hoping we can just submit this based on my 2025 data. I've attached my 2025 tax return to this email for your records. If you need any more info, please call me at 555-0199. I really need to get this squared away before the next payment cycle hits. Thanks for your help with this!

Best, Arthur P. Vance