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Upcoming Webinar: 2010 Changes to Medicare Extra Help
September 15, 2009 2:00 pm ET

Some Medicare beneficiaries are eligible for Extra Help to pay for the costs—monthly premiums, annual deductibles, and prescription co-payments—related to a Medicare prescription drug plan. The Extra Help is estimated to be worth an average of $3,900 per year. To qualify for the Extra Help, a person must be on Medicare, have limited income and resources, and reside in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia.

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WHAT'S NEW

Beginning January 1, 2010, changes in the law will make it easier for some people to qualify for Extra Help with their Medicare prescription drug plan costs. Please visit our electronic fact sheet and view our video for more information.

Also, the changes in the law will affect how we review eligibility for Extra Help. Visit our electronic fact sheet on review of eligibility to get additional information.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
You may qualify for other programs to help you purchase your prescriptions. Below, are additional web sites with calculators and other tools designed to help you make informed decisions when it comes to managing your prescription drug costs.

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Last reviewed or modified Monday Aug 31, 2009
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