Are you a federal employee or retiree enrolled in FEHB and shocked by your Medicare Part B premium? You’re not alone—and you might be paying more than you should. In this episode, Val breaks down the key factors that determine your Medicare Part B premiums, including how your income, TSP withdrawals, and federal pension are used to calculate IRMAA (Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount).

https://www.fedsmith.com/2025/05/21/lower-your-medicare-part-b-premium-with-one-form/

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Have questions about retirement planning or other financial topics? Connect with Val and the topic could be featured in future episodes! Don't forget to leave a review and share this podcast with anyone looking to boost their financial knowledge.

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American Benefits Exchange focuses on providing solid financial solutions to Federal, postal, and state employees as well as members of the United States Armed Forces and small businesses. American Benefits Exchange brings years of experience and knowledge to support these niche markets.

American Benefits Exchange, along with its provider companies, truly understands the needs of civil service employees. A portfolio of products is available to address important financial issues such as planning for retirement, FEGLI Option B replacement, Thrift Savings Plan Rollovers, and Pension Maximization.

 

Are you a federal employee or retiree enrolled in FEHB and shocked by your Medicare Part B premium? You&rsquo;re not alone&mdash;and you might be paying more than you should. In this episode, Val breaks down the key factors that determine your Medicare Part B premiums, including how your income, TSP withdrawals, and federal pension are used to calculate IRMAA (Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount).
<a href="https://www.fedsmith.com/2025/05/21/lower-your-medicare-part-b-premium-with-one-form/">https://www.fedsmith.com/2025/05/21/lower-your-medicare-part-b-premium-with-one-form/</a>
Don&rsquo;t miss this episode if you&rsquo;re looking to secure your financial future as a federal employee. Make sure to subscribe to The Federal Retirement Show for more episodes and leave us a review!
Have questions about retirement planning or other financial topics? Connect with Val and the topic could be featured in future episodes! Don't forget to leave a review and share this podcast with anyone looking to boost their financial knowledge.
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About American Benefits Exchange:
American Benefits Exchange focuses on providing solid financial solutions to Federal, postal, and state employees as well as members of the United States Armed Forces and small businesses. American Benefits Exchange brings years of experience and knowledge to support these niche markets.
American Benefits Exchange, along with its provider companies, truly understands the needs of civil service employees. A portfolio of products is available to address important financial issues such as planning for retirement, FEGLI Option B replacement, Thrift Savings Plan Rollovers, and Pension Maximization.
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The Federal Retirement Show is the only podcast and web series exclusively dedicated to helping federal employees and their families plan for retirement and reach financial freedom.

American Benefits Exchange specializes in providing solid financial solutions to federal, postal and state employees as well as members of the United States Armed Forces and small businesses. American Benefits Exchange brings years of experience and expert knowledge to support these niche markets.

Learn more: thinkabx.com/find-an-agent-or-get-a-quote

The Federal Retirement Show is the only podcast and web series exclusively dedicated to helping federal employees and their families plan for retirement and reach financial freedom.
American Benefits Exchange specializes in providing solid financial solutions to federal, postal and state employees as well as members of the United States Armed Forces and small businesses. American Benefits Exchange brings years of experience and expert knowledge to support these niche markets.
Learn more: <a href="https://thinkabx.com/find-an-agent-or-get-a-quote/">thinkabx.com/find-an-agent-or-get-a-quote</a>

The Federal Retirement Show

The Federal Retirement Show is a podcast and web series dedicated to helping federal employees and their families plan for retirement and reach financial freedom.

American Benefits Exchange specializes in providing solid financial solutions to federal, postal and state employees as well as members of the United States Armed Forces and small businesses. American Benefits Exchange brings years of experience and expert knowledge to support these niche markets.

Learn more: FederalRetirementShow.com

The Federal Retirement Show is a podcast and web series dedicated to helping federal employees and their families plan for retirement and reach financial freedom.
American Benefits Exchange specializes in providing solid financial solutions to federal, postal and state employees as well as members of the United States Armed Forces and small businesses. American Benefits Exchange brings years of experience and expert knowledge to support these niche markets.
Learn more: <a href="https://federalretirementshow.com/">FederalRetirementShow.com</a>