Oregon IRS Offices Closing - Impacts to Medicare | 03.04.2025
UPDATE 8/1/2025: While the Bend and Salem offices remain on the government’s “wall of receipts” list of lease cancellations, no further information has been released regarding closure dates, and both offices remain open.
As announced at the end of last week, the federal government will be closing two out of three IRS offices in Oregon (Bend and Salem), leaving only the Portland location open. Here's how this affects Medicare and your retirement planning:
This will cause delays in verifying income, accessing tax records, or resolving financial matters tied to retirement planning.
Very specifically —> Less people on staff means less people available to process IRMAA (income related annual adjustment) appeals.
Social Security offices are already experiencing longer delays for Medicare enrollment and wait times for essential services are increasing. While these changes are out of our hands, what we can do is help you navigate them:
Start now - If you are nearing 65 or planning for retirement, taking action early is no longer "just good advice"—it is essential to ensuring a smooth transition to Medicare.
Check out our FAQ page for details on planning.
Get expert help - These larger system changes reinforce why having a trusted expert on your side makes all the difference.
Schedule a call - it's ok to just ask a question; there is no minimum knowledge required and no obligation to take any action. We're here to help, always.
