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Life-changing events

Life-changing events such as retirement, marriage, divorce, death of a spouse, loss of pension, or loss of income-producing property.

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Jan 19, 2026
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What qualifies as a ‘life‑changing event’ for an SSA‑44 IRMAA appeal and what documentation is required?

A “life‑changing event” for purposes of an SSA‑44 IRMAA appeal is a specific, documented change in circumstances that reduces a beneficiary’s modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) compared with the ta...

Jan 16, 2026

What evidence does SSA accept to prove loss of pension income for SSA‑44?

Form SSA‑44 is the Social Security Administration’s route to ask for a mid‑year IRMAA (income‑related Medicare premium) reduction when a life‑changing event such as loss of pension income reduces modi...