The “$2,400 back in your Social Security check” ads start October 1. It’s a real benefit — but KFF’s numbers show the typical enrollee who has it gets less than $10 a month. Here’s the math, and the four lines to check before you call.
For two years a temporary federal program shaved an average of $16 to $26 a month off standalone Part D premiums — and, more importantly, capped how much any one plan could raise your premium in a single year. CMS announced on July 28 that it ends after 2026. Here’s the number to look for in September and the free window to do something about it.
If your Part B bill quietly climbed this year, a tax return from 2024 is probably the reason — and a one-page form may set it right. Here’s how IRMAA works and how to appeal it.