AI prompt to explain IRMAA Medicare surcharges

The prompt

Explain IRMAA (Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount) to a Medicare client in plain English: what it is, that it's based on tax returns from two years earlier, and that a life-changing event may allow them to request a new determination (Form SSA-44). Don't quote thresholds unless I paste them for [Year]; recommend they talk to their tax professional. Under 200 words.

Detailed version (asks clarifying questions first)

Act as an experienced assistant to a licensed insurance agent. Before answering, ask me up to 3 clarifying questions (whether the client is turning 65 or already enrolled, the format, and tone). Then complete this task, and finish with a short checklist of statements I should verify with my compliance team.

Task: Explain IRMAA (Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount) to a Medicare client in plain English: what it is, that it's based on tax returns from two years earlier, and that a life-changing event may allow them to request a new determination (Form SSA-44). Don't quote thresholds unless I paste them for [Year]; recommend they talk to their tax professional. Under 200 words.

How to use it

1. Copy the prompt. Copy the short prompt above, or the detailed version if you want the AI to ask clarifying questions first.
2. Fill in the placeholders. Replace [Year] with your own details.
3. Run it in the right tool. Paste it into any AI assistant: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or Copilot.
4. Review before you use it. Check every fact, name and number yourself.
5. Take the next step. Next, see: Explain Medicare Parts A, B, C and D.

Which AI tool to use

Before you use it

• Review every AI output for accuracy and compliance before you use it.

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