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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.
Information on the Extra Help program
See if you qualify and apply for Extra Help
Information on the review of your eligibility
Extra Help information in other languages
Extra Help forms and publications
Extra Help information for caregivers and organizations
The official U.S. Government site for people with Medicare |
| 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.
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.
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| ADDITIONAL RESOURCES |
You may qualify for other programs that help you purchase your prescriptions and pay Medicare costs. The following can help you make informed decisions: |
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