What it is
Form SSA-44 is the official request to reduce your income-related Part B and Part D premiums after a life-changing event — such as retirement, marriage, divorce, death of a spouse, or loss of pension income. Submit it to your local Social Security office with supporting documentation.
Who should read this
- Recently retired beneficiaries who saw a large income drop.
- Widows and widowers reviewing their IRMAA notice.
- Anyone with a qualifying life-changing event in the past year.
Key topics covered
Qualifying life eventsRequired documentationWhere to submitReconsideration timelines