Why is My Medicare Part B Premium Over $400 Monthly…I Was Laid Off!

Dear Toni:

Been reading your articles regarding COVID-19, being laid off, and enrolling in Medicare properly. I have not read an article on how to lower the premium if you are not making the income you were before you were laid off.

I received a letter from Social Security stating that I must pay $462.70 for Part B and $70.00 for Part D, totaling over $532.70 monthly.

I was recently told that you understand Medicare rules and I could possibly appeal my Medicare premium because I am not working full-time with an income of…