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Instructions on how to complete the Extra Help application (SSA-1020)

Instructions for the Application for Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs, (SSA-1020-INST). Also available in Arabic, Armenian, Chinese, Español, Farsi, French, Greek, Haitian-Creole, Italian, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. The instructions are only guidelines and not to be used as applications.

 Apply for Extra Help online (SSA-i1020)

You can apply for Extra Help online (available in English only) or you can call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) to apply over the phone or to request a paper application (paper applications are available in English and Español), or you can apply at your local Social Security office.

 Appeal the determination for Extra Help (SSA-1021)

Appeal of Determination for Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs, (SSA-1021). To appeal the decision we made about your eligibility for Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug plan costs. (English and Español PDF)

 Extra Help review form (SSA-1026B)

Social Security Administration Review of Your Eligibility for Extra Help, (SSA-1026B). To review your continuing eligibility for Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug plan costs. (English and Español PDF)
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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.

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.

Publications

Publications on Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug plan costs

Publications in alternative media (English) – (Español)

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Last reviewed or modified Friday Nov 20, 2009
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