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How to appeal medicare surcharges when your income changes

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Savvy Senior Dear Savvy Senior, Is there anything I can do to reduce my high Medicare premium surcharges? Because of my past income, I pay $329.70 per month for my Part B premium and $64.50/ month for Part D, but my income has dropped since I retired. Do I have any options? Overcharged Andy Dear Andy, If you’re getting hit with a higher premium for Medicare Part B and Part D and you think it’s unjustified, you can ask Social Security to revisit its decision and perhaps reduce your cost.

Fresh Strawberry Cake

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Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, melted 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 cup, plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided 1 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 16 ounces fresh strawberries, halved or quartered, divided Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a nine-inch glass pie dish by spraying it with cooking spray.