Medicare Rx Extra Help

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Medicare has a program that helps pay for your prescription medicine. It's called Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage or Medicare Part D. This program gives you a choice of prescription plans that offer various types of coverage. If you have enrolled or can enroll in Medicare Part D and you have limited income and resources, you may be able to get "Extra Help" with your prescription drug costs. This benefit is known as Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) or Extra Help. Depending on your income and resources, you will have low or no deductible, low or no premiums, no coverage gap (also called the "doughnut hole"), and will pay much less for your prescriptions. Extra Help can provide you an average value of $5,000 per year. However, to get Extra Help, you must be enrolled in a Medicare Prescription Drug plan. If you have Medicare and have limited income and resources, you may be able to get Extra Help paying for your prescription drug costs if:
  • Your income is less than $20,625 if single and $27,705 if married. If you live in Alaska or Hawaii, you may still get help even if your income is higher than these limits.
  • You have resources less than $15,510 if single and $30,950 if married.
Use the information below to find out more about the Extra Help program and how to use this online application.

How Can I Get Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy (LIS)/Extra Help?

Who Should Apply for Extra Help?

Who Should Not Apply for Extra Help?

Will This Application Enroll Me in a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan?

Can I Get Help If I Don't Have a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan?

Can I Get Help With Other Medicare Costs?

How Does the Online Application Work?

How Long Do I Have To Answer Questions on Each Page?

What Information Do I Need Before I Start My Application?

Will I Be Able to Edit My Information Before I Submit My Application?

When Can I Submit My Application?

Can I Get Help Completing This Application?

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