NYC Health Benefits Program

Questions about your Medicare Part B & IRMAA Reimbursements?

Medicare Part B Reimbursement

The City will reimburse retirees and their eligible dependents for Medicare Part B premiums paid, excluding any penalties.  You must be receiving a City pension check and be enrolled as the contract holder for City health benefits in order to receive reimbursement for Part B premiums.

For most retirees, the refund is issued automatically by the Health Benefits Program. If you are currently receiving your pension check through Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) or direct deposit, your reimbursement will be deposited directly into your bank account.  This will be separate from your pension payment.  If you don’t have EFT or direct deposit, you will receive a check in the mail in June.

2024 Medicare Part B Reimbursement

2024 Medicare Part B reimbursements will be issued beginning with the third week of April 2025.  Please check your bank account/statement (or the mail, if you are receiving a physical check).

If you already submitted your Medicare Part A & B card to the Health Benefits Program, this payment is automatic and you will receive it annually.

Medicare-eligible retirees and their Medicare-eligible dependents will be reimbursed annually for the standard Medicare Part B amount of $174.70 per month ($174.70 x 12 months = $2,096.40), excluding any penalties and late enrollment fees, and subject to be pro-rated. 

2023 Medicare Part B Reimbursement

2023 Medicare Part B reimbursements will be issued beginning with the third week of April 2024.  Please check your bank account/statement (or the mail, if you are receiving a physical check).

If you already submitted your Medicare Part A & B card to the Health Benefits Program, this payment is automatic and you will receive it annually.

Medicare-eligible retirees and their Medicare-eligible dependents will be reimbursed annually for the standard Medicare Part B amount of $164.90 per month ($164.90 x 12 months = $1,978.80), excluding any penalties and late enrollment fees, and subject to be pro-rated.  

IRMAA Medicare Part B Reimbursement

What is IRMAA?

The Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) is an additional amount that you are required to pay for your monthly Medicare premiums if you have higher annual earnings. If you paid more than the standard monthly reimbursement rate for Medicare Part B, as an Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA), you may be eligible for additional reimbursement. If you submit the required documentation for IRMAA reimbursement, your reimbursement will be deposited directly into your bank account. 

If your 2023 SSA-1099 form shows that you received the standard Medicare Part B premiums deductions of $1,978.80, you did NOT pay IRMAA in 2023 and the following information does not apply to you. Please do NOT submit an IRMAA application as you are not eligible for reimbursement.

Learn More about IRMAA Medicare Part B Reimbursement

IRMAA Medicare Part B Reimbursement Application (for 2023, 2022 & 2021)

The IRMAA Medicare Part B Reimbursement Application for 2024 will be available May 2025. 

IRMAA 2023 Reimbursement 

IRMAA 2023 annual reimbursements were issued during the 3rd week of October 2024.  

Medicare-eligible retirees and their Medicare-eligible dependents can submit an IRMAA application if they paid above the standard amount of $164.90 per month. If you did not pay more than the standard amount then you are not eligible for IRMAA.  

• If you are currently receiving your pension check through Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) or direct deposit, your reimbursement was deposited directly into your bank account. This is separate from your pension payment. If you don’t have EFT or direct deposit, you should have received a check in the mail.
• Please submit the IRMAA 2023 Reimbursement Application, along with all required documents, electronically to: https://nycemployeebenefits.leapfile.net

IRMAA 2022 Reimbursement 

IRMAA 2022 annual reimbursements were issued during the 3rd week of October 2023. 

Medicare-eligible retirees and their Medicare-eligible dependents can submit an IRMAA application if they paid above the standard amount of $170.10 per month. If you did not pay more than the standard amount then you are not eligible for IRMAA.  

• If you are currently receiving your pension check through Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) or direct deposit, your reimbursement was deposited directly into your bank account. This is separate from your pension payment. If you don’t have EFT or direct deposit, you should have received a check in the mail.
• Please submit the IRMAA 2022 Reimbursement Application, along with all required documents, electronically to: https://nycemployeebenefits.leapfile.net

IRMAA 2021 Reimbursement

IRMAA 2021 annual reimbursements were issued during the 3rd week of October 2022. 

Medicare-eligible retirees and their Medicare-eligible dependents can submit an IRMAA application if they paid above the standard amount of $148.50 per month. If you did not pay more than the standard amount then you are not eligible for IRMAA.  

• If you are currently receiving your pension check through Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) or direct deposit, your reimbursement will be deposited directly into your bank account. This is separate from your pension payment. If you don’t have EFT or direct deposit, you should receive a check in the mail.
• Please submit the IRMAA 2021 Reimbursement Application, along with all required documents, electronically to: https://nycemployeebenefits.leapfile.net