Welcome Medicare Nation! 

Today, I want to tell you about the federal government program called The Extra Help program, also called Limited Income Subsidy (LIS).  If you never heard of this program, you may be missing out on some additional subsidies for your prescription drug purchases. So let's walk through the program to see if you qualify.

Qualifications for the Program:

1. Must be a resident of one of the 50 states in America

2. Your resources (savings, stocks, bonds, 401k etc.) cannot exceed $13,640 (married $27,250)

3. Your annual income cannot be more than $17,820/yr (married $24,030)

4. If you support someone else who resides with you (not your spouse), you may qualify for a higher threshold

 

How to Apply for Extra Help:

The easiest route is to apply through Social Security

1. Apply online: www.ssa.gov - click benefits and then apply for extra help 

2. Call Social Security directly at 800-772-1213

3. Go to your local Social Security office - find locations at www.ssa.gov 

• Make sure you keep a paper trail of your application. 
• If you go in person, get them to stamp your application to prove they received it

 

 

Automatic qualifications:

1. On Medicare and Medicaid you are a dual enrollee
2. If you receive SSI income
3. If you receive Medicaid

 

You have to re-qualify every year. Social Security will send you a letter and determine your eligibility for the next year around August.

You can get an overview of the Extra Help program by emailing [email protected] and ask for the Extra Help pamphlet.

 

You can call me with questions at 855-855-7266.

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