InsuranceHow to Appeal the Medicare High-Income SurchargeSavePrintThe amount you ultimately pay depends on your income from two years ago. Dreamstime/TCATribune News Service1/15/2025|Updated: 1/15/20250:00X 1By Sandra Block From Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceQuestion: Medicare is charging me more than the regular Part B premium because of my income. Why do I have to pay this extra amount, and is there any way I can contest the high-income surcharge?We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentTribune News ServiceAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesHow to Navigate Your Medicare Advantage Plan in a DisasterSep 12, 2025Light up Your Living Space With These Bright, Trendy SolutionsSep 12, 2025Beef Fried RiceSep 12, 2025Ask Angi: How Can I Prepare My HVAC for Winter?Sep 11, 2025