Social Security IRMAA appeal form (SSA-44) faxed - no confirmation on my SS account?

Unfortunately, IRMAA appeals (SSA-44 forms) often don't show up in the MySocialSecurity portal. The IRMAA processing happens in a separate system that doesn't always communicate with the online account interface. In my experience, you should expect 4-6 weeks for processing, but you won't see updates online. The best way to confirm receipt is to call SSA directly at 1-800-772-1213 and ask them to check their imaging system for your faxed form.

i went through this EXACT same issue last year!!! my premium went up $180 because i sold a rental property. THE WORST PART is they dont tell you ANYTHING about the status!! i ended up calling every day for 2 weeks straight and finally got through to someone who confirmed they got my fax but said it would take "6-8 weeks" to process. total nightmare!!!

I'm a former SSA employee, and I can clarify a few things about IRMAA appeals with the SSA-44 form: 1. The MySocialSecurity portal doesn't show IRMAA appeals because they're processed by a dedicated unit that works with IRS data systems 2. Faxed documents typically take 3-5 business days to be scanned into their system 3. Current processing time for IRMAA appeals is 30-45 days due to high volume 4. You should receive an acknowledgment letter by mail within 2 weeks of receipt If you haven't received an acknowledgment letter yet, I would recommend calling to confirm receipt. Ask specifically for them to check the "IRMAA appeals processing queue" as that's where the SSA-44 forms are tracked.

I dealt with this same headache last year. After trying to call for days and getting nowhere, I used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to an actual SSA agent in under 10 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/Z-BRbJw3puU When I finally got through, the agent confirmed they had received my SSA-44 but it hadn't been scanned into the system yet. They noted on my account that I had called to check status. My IRMAA appeal was approved about 5 weeks later. Definitely worth checking if they actually received your fax.

I know this doesn't help now, but in the future always send important documents to SSA via certified mail with return receipt! I never trust faxes for anything important anymore after they lost my earnings correction request THREE TIMES. At least with certified mail you have proof they received it. Also keep copies of EVERYTHING.

wait i'm confused... is IRMAA the same thing as the Medicare surcharge?? I thought that was from Medicare not Social Security??? Why are you even dealing with SSA for this??

Update on IRMAA processing times - I just spoke with an SSA representative yesterday about my mother's IRMAA appeal, and they said current processing times are actually running closer to 8-10 weeks due to staffing shortages. The acknowledgment letters are also delayed. The rep suggested that if you haven't heard anything after 3 weeks, you should call to confirm receipt, but expect longer overall processing time.

My neighbor had this SAME PROBLEM last year!!! The SSA claimed they NEVER GOT her fax even though she had a confirmation page!!! She had to resubmit everything and it took FOUR MONTHS to resolve!!! The system is COMPLETELY BROKEN!!!

I faxed mine in October and just got the approval letter last week. Never showed up on my online account. Just be patient, they're working on it even if you can't see it.

As someone who just went through this process myself, I can confirm what others have said - the MySocialSecurity portal is basically useless for tracking IRMAA appeals. I submitted my SSA-44 in November after a similar situation (sold some inherited stocks that triggered the surcharge), and like you, saw absolutely nothing online for weeks. What finally worked for me was calling the main SSA number (1-800-772-1213) right when they open at 7 AM local time. I got through on the second try that way. The representative was able to see my form in their system even though it never appeared in my online account. She said the IRMAA unit operates almost entirely separate from the regular SSA systems. Since you're at 3 weeks now and haven't received an acknowledgment letter, I'd definitely recommend calling to verify receipt. If they can't find it, at least you'll know to resubmit before losing more time. The whole process is frustrating, but most people do eventually get their appeals approved if they have legitimate documentation of the income change.

I'm going through the exact same situation right now! Filed my IRMAA appeal in December after a rental property sale triggered a $190 premium increase, and like you, absolutely nothing shows up in my MySocialSecurity account. It's maddening how they have this whole online portal but it's completely useless for tracking the one thing you actually need to know about. Based on what I've learned from calling (finally got through last week using the 7 AM tip someone mentioned), the IRMAA processing really is completely separate from their regular systems. The rep told me they received my fax but it's sitting in a queue that could take 6-8 weeks to process. She also mentioned that even the acknowledgment letters are running 3-4 weeks behind because they're so backlogged. My advice: definitely call to confirm they have your fax, but don't expect any updates until you get that final decision letter in the mail. The whole system needs a serious overhaul - it's 2025 and we're still playing guessing games about whether our paperwork was received!

I'm dealing with this exact same frustration right now! Filed my IRMAA appeal (SSA-44) in late December after a 401k rollover triggered a massive premium increase, and just like everyone else here, absolutely zero visibility in the MySocialSecurity portal. It's like the form just disappeared into a black hole. Reading through all these experiences, it's clear this is a systemic issue with how SSA handles IRMAA appeals. The fact that they have separate systems that don't communicate with each other in 2025 is honestly ridiculous. I'm going to try the 7 AM calling strategy that several people mentioned - seems like that's the only reliable way to confirm they actually received the paperwork. Thanks to everyone who shared their timelines and experiences. At least now I know that 6-8 weeks (or longer) is normal, even though it's incredibly stressful to be in limbo about whether they even have your appeal. The acknowledgment letter delay explains why I haven't received anything yet either. This whole process really needs to be modernized!

I'm currently going through this exact same nightmare! Submitted my SSA-44 form via fax on January 8th after a retirement account distribution caused my Medicare premium to jump $265, and like everyone else here, there's absolutely no trace of it in my MySocialSecurity account. After reading through all these experiences, it's clear that the IRMAA appeal system is completely broken from a transparency standpoint. The fact that we all have to resort to calling at 7 AM just to confirm our paperwork was received is absolutely unacceptable for a government service in 2025. I tried calling multiple times over the past two weeks during normal business hours and kept getting disconnected after being on hold forever. Based on everyone's advice here, I'm going to try the early morning calling strategy tomorrow. It's ridiculous that we have to figure out these "hacks" just to get basic information about our own appeals. The most frustrating part is that these are all legitimate one-time income events that clearly qualify for IRMAA relief, but we're stuck in this information black hole wondering if our appeals are even being processed. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences - at least now I know the 6-8+ week timeline is unfortunately normal, even if it's completely unreasonable.

I'm dealing with this exact same situation right now! Filed my IRMAA appeal (SSA-44) about 10 days ago after selling some inherited property that caused my Medicare Part B premium to spike by $174. Like everyone else here, absolutely nothing shows up in my MySocialSecurity account - it's like the form just vanished into thin air. Reading through all these experiences has been both reassuring and frustrating. Reassuring because I now know this communication blackout is completely normal (unfortunately), but frustrating because it's 2025 and we're still dealing with government systems that operate in silos with zero transparency. I'm definitely going to try the 7 AM calling strategy that multiple people have recommended. It's ridiculous that we have to figure out these "hacks" just to get basic confirmation that our paperwork was received, but it seems like that's the reality we're dealing with. Thanks to everyone who shared their timelines and experiences - knowing that 6-8+ weeks is typical (even though it's unreasonable) at least helps set expectations. The fact that even the acknowledgment letters are running 3-4 weeks behind explains why I haven't received anything yet. This whole system desperately needs modernization!

I'm going through the exact same situation and it's driving me crazy! I submitted my IRMAA appeal (SSA-44) about 2.5 weeks ago after a stock option exercise from my old job triggered a $210 premium increase, and just like everyone else here, there's absolutely zero indication in my MySocialSecurity account that they even received it. What's been most helpful from reading all these responses is learning about the 7 AM calling strategy - I had no idea that timing made such a difference! I've been trying to call during my lunch breaks and always get the "all representatives are busy" message followed by disconnection. Definitely going to try calling right when they open tomorrow morning. It's honestly shocking that in 2025, a major government agency operates with such a complete lack of transparency. The fact that we all have to become amateur detectives just to confirm our paperwork was received is completely unacceptable. At least knowing that 6-8+ weeks is unfortunately normal helps me set realistic expectations, even though the whole system desperately needs to be modernized. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences - it's oddly comforting to know I'm not alone in this frustrating limbo!