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Understanding IRMAA: How Your Income Affects Medicare Premiums in 2026

Learn how IRMAA Medicare 2026 income surcharges work, who pays them, and strategies to reduce your Medicare premiums based on your modified adjusted gross income.
Aaron Sims
Reviewed byAaron Sims·Updated Feb 21, 2026

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