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How to appeal a higher Part B or Part D premium (IRMAA)

If your, or your client’s, income is above a certain level, they may have to pay an Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) in addition to their Part B premium and/or Part D premium. This guide provides you with information you can use to appeal an IRMAA decision.

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Eligible due to age: When is my Initial Enrollment Period (IEP)?

Follow this roadmap to determine when your Medicare Initial Enrollment Period begins.

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Helping Clients with End-Stage Renal Disease Navigate Medicare

Need help with ESRD Medicare? Our toolkit breaks down eligibility, enrollment, and coverage—plus printable fliers and FAQs to guide you.

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Course 1: Health Insurance Terms

This course marks the beginning of your journey in navigating the world of Medicare. First you will become familiar with health insurance terms and concepts that are essential to understanding Medicare. You will use this vocabulary to access and describe more complicated topics as we move through the MI Pro core curriculum.

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Choosing Between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage

Everyone with Medicare faces the same question at some point—should I enroll in Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage Plan? Although both are part of the Medicare program, they differ in some important ways. During this Medicare Minute, you’ll learn about the differences between Original Medicare and a Medicare Advantage Plan, and when you might consider one over the other.