WOODLAWN, Maryland, April 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Social Security Administration Inspector General issued an audit report (No. 072402) on March 31, 2026, entitled "Medicare Part B Premium Penalties."

Here are excerpts:

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Objective

To determine whether the Social Security Administration (SSA) accurately assessed Medicare Part B premium penalties for Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) beneficiaries.

Background