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Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs
The Federal Government provides an extensive program for people needing financial assistance with the Medicare Part D program. Depending on your income and available financial resources , Medicare will provide "Extra Help" that may cover 85% to 100% of prescription costs and may also pay a part or all of your Medicare Part D premiums.
Who Qualifies for "Extra Help"?
If your income is below $15,600 per year for a single person (or $21,000 for a married couple living together or even more if you have dependent children or grandchildren living with you), AND if your assets are below $11,990 for a single person (or $23,970 if you are married).
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The following items are included in resources:
- bank accounts,
- stocks and bonds,
- Real estate (other than your primary residence), etc.
The following items are NOT included in resources:
- the house you live in,
- your car,
- other personal possessions such as your furniture and jewelry, etc
Click Here to see more payments that do NOT count toward resources.
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Who Should You Contact for "Extra Help"?
Medicare Beneficiaries Who are interested in qualifying for financial "extra help" with the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug plans should visit https://secure.ssa.gov/apps6z/i1020/main.html
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