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 ArticlesYou May Pay Extra to Share Your Streaming SubscriptionOct 11, 2025Tuna Sushi Isn’t Headed for Extinction Any MoreOct 10, 2025Protect Your Savings in Turbulent TimesOct 09, 2025Moroccan ChickenOct 09, 2025