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1 What is the "Part B" Medicare monthly premium for 2009?
2 What are the requirements to receive Medicare benefits?
3 Will I automatically get Medicare benefits if I get disability benefits?
4 Can I appeal the amount of my Medicare Part B premium?
5 Will a one-time increase in my income (for example, due to property sales or capital gains) affect my Part B premium forever?
6 If I cashed in an IRA, will it be reflected in my Income-Related Part B premium?
7 Will the income limits used to determine the amount of my Medicare Part B premium be indexed for inflation in future years?
8 Which tax year will you use to determine my Income-Related Part B premium?
9 What if my income has gone down because I got married, divorced or my spouse died?
10 What is form SSA-54 and when do I need to complete one?
11 What are the relevant sections of the law and regulations that govern how Social Security determines my income-related Part B premium?
12 How is Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) calculated?
13 Will a one-time increase in my income due to property sales or capital gains be considered when you determine my Income-Related Part B premium?
14 Can I ask for a new decision about my Income-Related Part B premium?
15 Why did I receive another letter about my Medicare Part B premium for this year?
16 I don’t agree with the tax information IRS gave Social Security. Can I just bring a copy of my tax return to my local office?
17 My income has gone down, but I owe an income-related adjustment for 2008. I can’t afford to pay the money back. Can you waive what I owe?
18 Social Security told me that the amount of my income-related Medicare Part B premium is lower and I’m due a refund. When will I get the refund?
19 I must pay a higher Medicare Part B premium for 2008 based on my 2006 income. However, I got divorced in November 2008; what can I do?
20 Can I appeal Social Security’s decision about the money I owe for the income-related Medicare Part B premium? If so, how?
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