Will Your Retirement Income Trigger the IRMAA This Year? (Plus, 6 Ways to Avoid it in the Future)

Medicare costs can spike if your income triggers the income-related monthly adjustment amount. Here's what to expect in 2026 and how to avoid it in the future.

# Will Your Retirement Income Trigger the IRMAA This Year? (Plus, 6 Ways to Avoid it in the Future) Medicare costs can spike if your income triggers the income-related monthly adjustment amount. Here's what to expect in 2026 and how to avoid it in the future. **Read the full article:** [Kiplinger](https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/medicare/will-your-retirement-income-trigger-the-irmaa-this-year) *This article was originally published by Kiplinger. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*