Extra Help for Medicare
Medicare Extra Help Made Easy
Extra Help for Medicare
Extra Help is a federal program that helps pay for some to most of the out-of-pocket costs of Medicare prescription drug coverage. It is also known as the Part D Low-Income Subsidy (LIS).
Medicare Extra Help:
Medicaid also covers additional services beyond those provided under Medicare, including nursing facility care beyond the 100-day limit or skilled nursing facility care that Medicare covers, prescription drugs, eyeglasses, and hearing aids. Services covered by both programs are first paid for by Medicare with Medicaid filling in the difference up to the state’s payment limit.
There are special Medicare Advantage Plans Called Dual Eligible Plans for individuals who qualify for both Medicare and Extra Help (Medicaid).
Medicaid
Medicaid is a joint federal/state program that helps with medical costs for some people with limited income and resources.
Medicare Savings Programs
State Medicare Savings Programs (MSP) programs help pay premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, copayments, prescription drug coverage costs.
PACE
PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) is a Medicare/Medicaid program that helps people meet health care needs in the community.
Save on drug costs
Qualify for extra help from Medicare to pay the costs of Medicare prescription drug coverage if you meet certain income and resource limits.
Programs for people in U.S. territories
Programs in Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, for people with limited income and resources.
Find your level of Extra Help (Part D)
Your level of extra help with Medicare prescription drug costs is described on a purple, yellow, green, or orange-colored notice from Medicare.
Insure Kids Now
The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provides free or low-cost health coverage for more than 7 million children up to age 19. CHIP covers U.S. citizens and eligible immigrants.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program pays benefits to disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources. SSI benefits also are payable to people 65 and older without disabilities who meet financial limits.
Where to apply for Medicaid:
If you have any questions about Original Medicare (Medicare Part A and Part B), Extra Help, Medicare Supplement Plans (Medigap), Medicare Advantage (Part C), or Prescription Drug Plans (Part D), RightFitPlans.com is at your service. For the best health care coverage at the absolute best price, why not give Sonia a call today?
You can also visit Texas Health & Human Services.
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Source: medicare.gov