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Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs

What help can I receive?

Medicare beneficiaries can qualify for Extra Help with their Medicare prescription drug plan costs. The Extra Help is estimated to be worth about $4,000 per year. To qualify for the Extra Help, a person must be receiving Medicare, have limited resources and income, and reside in one of the 50 States or the District of Columbia.

  • Information on the Extra Help program
  • See if you qualify for Extra Help and apply
  • Extra Help forms and publications
  • Extra Help information for caregivers and organizations
  • Extra Help information in other languages
  • Information on the review of your eligibility
  • The official U.S. Government site for people with Medicare
  • Understanding Medicare enrollment periods

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Additional Resources

  • State Health Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program (SHIP)
  • Getting help with your Medicare costs
  • Medicare Savings Programs (MSP) Model Application for Medicare Premium Assistance
  • National Center for Benefits Outreach and Enrollment
  • Medicare Rx - Connect
 

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Last reviewed or modified 05/16/2013