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Author: flightdoc 101   😊 😞
Number: of 75973 
Subject: Social Security
Date: 12/05/25 9:35 PM
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I got a letter from Social Security with the "good" news that there is a benefit increase of 2.8%.

They break down the deductions for parts B and D to leave me a net that is $400 less than I was depositing last year.

Make it make sense.
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Author: marco100   😊 😞
Number: of 75973 
Subject: Re: Social Security
Date: 12/06/25 4:08 AM
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You're some kind of a doctor and you need it explained to you?

2.8 is the COLA.

Your Medicare premium increases are likely due to the overall increase in cost of medical care and insurance for everyone.Im assuming it's not an IRMAA issue but it could be that also.

The COLA increase is based on the overall inflation of goods and services across the entire economy not just if medical services.

Get thee to a neurologist and get tested for Alzheimer's it sounds kike it may be an issue for you. Also that wiggly thing in your adult diaper is not to be played with when your mommy is changing you.

Need anything else explained, feel free to hit me up.
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Author: wzambon 🐝 HONORARY
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Number: of 75973 
Subject: Re: Social Security
Date: 12/06/25 10:30 AM
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Get thee to a neurologist and get tested for Alzheimer's it sounds kike it may be an issue for you.

Worth highlighting.
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Author: ptheland 🐝  😊 😞
Number: of 75973 
Subject: Re: Social Security
Date: 12/06/25 11:19 AM
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There is a “hold harmless” provision (google it for a better explanation) that limits your Medicare Part B increase to the Sec Sec benefit increase. But that provision only applies to the base Part B premium, not to Part D or to IRMMA additions.

My suspicion is that you are subject to IRMMA, so that your total Medicare premiums went up more than your Sec Sec benefit.

You didn’t mention any federal income tax withholding. That may also impact your net check.

—Peter
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Author: Lapsody   😊 😞
Number: of 75973 
Subject: Re: Social Security
Date: 12/06/25 11:58 AM
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You're some kind of a doctor and you need it explained to you?
Get thee to a neurologist and get tested for Alzheimer's it sounds kike it may be an issue for you. Also that wiggly thing in your adult diaper is not to be played with when your mommy is changing you.


No need to be abusive over a reasonable inquiry. Lighten up!
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Author: PucksFool 🐝  😊 😞
Number: of 75973 
Subject: Re: Social Security
Date: 12/06/25 4:48 PM
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I didn't think about that on a stock sale this year, and IRMMA got us. Oh well, we'll be more careful in the future. It is better to have pulled out too much than not to be able to pull out enough.
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Author: AlphaWolf 🐝🐝  😊 😞
Number: of 75973 
Subject: Re: Social Security
Date: 12/06/25 6:52 PM
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It is better to have pulled out too much than not to be able to pull out enough.

Isn’t that what every sane person wishes Trump’s father believed.
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Author: PucksFool 🐝  😊 😞
Number: of 75973 
Subject: Re: Social Security
Date: 12/06/25 6:57 PM
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rada bum bum
😂

AlphaWolf will be here all week.

Don't forget to tip your wait staff.
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Author: marco100   😊 😞
Number: of 75973 
Subject: Re: Social Security
Date: 12/06/25 7:18 PM
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Is that what Alpha Wolf's father believed?

Sounds like big time projection.
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