Medicare IRMAA Calculator

Calculate Medicare Part B and Part D IRMAA surcharges based on your income. Plan to avoid or minimize income-related premium adjustments.

Note: Medicare uses your tax return from 2 years prior to determine IRMAA surcharges. Enter the MAGI from that return.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Medicare IRMAA?
IRMAA (Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount) is a surcharge added to your Medicare Part B and Part D premiums if your modified adjusted gross income exceeds certain thresholds. Higher income means higher premiums.
What income triggers IRMAA surcharges?
For 2026, IRMAA surcharges begin at $106,000 for single filers and $212,000 for married filing jointly. Income is based on your tax return from two years prior.
How can I reduce or avoid IRMAA?
Strategies include managing income in the two years before Medicare enrollment, timing Roth conversions carefully, and using life-changing event appeals if your income has dropped due to retirement, divorce, or job loss.
Is my financial data safe?
Yes. All calculations happen entirely in your browser. No data is ever sent to a server.