Phone call just now from a couple that an advisor sent to us… They took a “bunch” of money out of an account to do something with in 2017. Up went the IRMAA for Medicare. (the $352 monthly level)
Mr. Client just turned 65 so he was shocked with the amounts to pay.
Mrs. Client has been on Medicare (A/B) for a few years now and has her premium deducted from her social security check.
Right, she had no idea.
Sent them the appeal paperwork as their 2018 return was back down showing the base Medicare payment due ($135) – so, it’s worth appealing.
All day/every day. Always amazing how little is really known Medicare.

Joanne Giardini-Russell is the founder and VP of Giardini Medicare, an independent Medicare insurance agency she started in 2018. Along with her son Cameron and a dedicated team, they have helped more than 8,500 clients across 24 states navigate the transition to Medicare. Their approach is education first — understand your options, then make a decision. She’s built a following of nearly 100,000 on TikTok by doing exactly that: making Medicare make sense. Reach Joanne at joanne@gmedicareteam.com or the team at 248-871-7756.



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