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Laid Off at 64, He Faces a Medicare Premium Trap
Original: At 64, the Bank Will Lay Him Off in November. Medicare Will Price His First Premium on His $140,000 Salary Until He Files One Form
A 64-year-old bank worker earning $140,000 a year is being laid off in November, just months before Medicare eligibility. Personal finance commentary highlights that his first Medicare premium will initially be calculated on his full salary. He must file a specific form to have the premium reassessed on his actual post-layoff income, and many people in his position do not know this step exists.
Why now: The story resonates because it exposes a little-known paperwork step that can save people nearing retirement significant money on Medicare premiums.
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- At 64, the Bank Will Lay Him Off in November. Medicare Will Price His First Premium on His $140,000 Salary Until He Files One Form · 24/7 Wall St.
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