If your income has gone down due to any of these circumstances and the change will make a difference in the income level we consider, contact us as soon as possible to explain that you have new information and want a new decision about your Income-Related Part B premium. You will need to show us evidence of the event and provide proof or an estimate of your reduced income. Evidence of the event could be an original or certified marriage certificate, death certificate or divorce decree. For example, proof of a change in your 2007 income could be a copy of your return for tax year 2007 or an estimate if you have not yet filed your 2007 taxes. If your income will not change until the following year, you can give us an estimate of what you think your income will be.
To report the change, you can use Form SSA-44, Medicare Part B Income-Related Premium - Life-Changing Event.
For more information, see Social Security's publication, Medicare Part B Premiums: New Rules For Beneficiaries With Higher Incomes, call us toll-free at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or visit your local Social Security office.
To learn more about Medicare Part B coverage, visit www.medicare.gov.
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