Prescription Drug "Extra Help" Now Available
KIPDA
 Do you need help paying for your prescription drug coverage? Now, a Medicare prescription drug plan may be an even better deal for you if you are a Medicare beneficiary with limited income and resources. You may qualify for extra help that will make your low monthly premiums, deductibles and co-payments even lower—much lower. To get the most from this special benefit, act now.
What is the "Extra Help"?
- If your annual income is below $14,700 for an individual ($19,800 for a married couple living together), you may not have to pay monthly premiums or deductibles, and you could pay as little as $2 for your co-payments.
- Even if your annual income is higher, you still may be able to get some help with your monthly premiums, annual deductibles and prescription co-payments. For example, your income may be higher and you possibly could get extra help if you or your spouse:
—Support other family members who live with you;
—Have earnings from work; or
—Live in Alaska or Hawaii.
- To qualify, your resources must be limited to $10,000 for an individual ($20,000 for a married couple living together). These resource limits can be slightly higher (an additional $1,500 per person) if you will use some of your money for burial expenses. Resources include such things as bank accounts, stocks and bonds. Your house and care are not counted as resources.
How can I get more information?
For more information about getting help with your prescription drug costs, call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), visit www.socialsecurity.gov or call KIPDA at 502-266-6084 or 1-888-737-3363.
To learn more about the Medicare prescription drug plans, call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227; TTY 1-877-486-2048), visit www.medicare.gov or call KIPDA at 502-266-6084 or 1-888-737-3363.
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