IF YOU QUALIFY FOR EXTRA HELP, YOU CAN ENROLL IN MEDICARE PART D AND PAY NO LATE ENROLLMENT PENALTY

• You May Qualify for Big Savings on Your Prescription Drugs [Fact Sheet]   Source: MAPRx

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This rest of this page is divided into THREE sections: FIND OUT IF YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR EXTRA HELP, APPLY FOR EXTRA HELP, and AFTER YOUR APPLICATION IS ACCEPTED OR REJECTED

FIND OUT IF YOU QUALIFY FOR EXTRA HELP:

• Are You Having Trouble Paying for Prescription Drugs [Fact Sheet/PDF]    Source: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

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• Do you need Extra Help with Medicare drug costs? [Fact Sheet/PDF]    Source: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

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• Getting Help With Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs Information For Medicare Beneficiaries With Disabilities [Fact Sheet]    Source: Social Security Administration

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• Getting Help With Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs: Income And Resource Limits [Fact Sheet]    Source: Social Security Administration

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Clearly listed limits for how much you can have and still qualify for extra help.

• American Indians and Alaska Natives with Limited Incomes and Resources [Fact Sheet/PDF]   Source: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

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• On-line Tool to Determine Individual Eligibility [Interactive Tool]    Source: Social Security Administration

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Find out if you qualify for extra help by clicking on the "Find Out If You Qualify" button

• BenefitsCheckupRx [Interactive Tool]    Source: National Council on the Aging

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By answering a short series of questions, this tool can tell you: (1) how your current insurance or other prescription drug coverage affects your options and rights under the new Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage; (2) whether you qualify for extra help to cover the costs under the program, (3) if you are likely to be eligible for additional government benefits that can save you money on your medications, and (4) if it makes sense for you to start comparing the Medicare prescription drug plans available in your area.

APPLY FOR EXTRA HELP:

• Help Available To Pay Costs Of Medicare's New Prescription Drug Program [Fact Sheet]    Source: Social Security Administration

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Includes information on how to apply for extra help

• What You Need To Complete The Application For Help With Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs [Fact Sheet]    Source: Social Security Administration

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A list of things you need and a worksheet to help you get ready to apply for extra help

• How do I apply for Extra Help to pay for Medicare's prescription drug benefit?   Source: Medicare Rights Center

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• Online application for the Low-income Subsidy [Interactive Tool]    Source: Social Security Administration

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Apply for extra help online. You must answer every question to use the online form. This form does not enroll you in a Medicare prescription drug plan.

• The ABCs of the Low Income Subsidy (LIS): Tips on Assisting People with Medicare Apply for Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs [Fact Sheet]   Source: Access to Benefits Coalition

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A very useful resource for social workers and health care professionals helping Medicare members apply for extra help

• Other ways to apply   Source: Social Security Administration

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AFTER YOUR APPLICATION IS ACCEPTED OR REJECTED:

• Your Right To Question The Decision On Your Application For Help With Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs [Fact Sheet]   Source: Social Security Administration

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