The Federal Poverty Level (FPL) Guidelines determine the income level requirements for people applying for the Medicare Part D Low Income Subsidy (LIS) or Extra Help program.

The Medicare Part D Extra Help or LIS program helps Medicare beneficiaries pay less for their Medicare prescription drug plan premiums, co-payments, and deductible.  You can read more on the Extra Help program here:
https://q1medicare.com/PartD-ExtraHelp-Low-Income-Subsidy-LIS.php.

Typically, if your income is below 135% of the FPL, you could qualify for the full Low Income Subsidy (please remember that asset or financial resource limits also apply. - see 2022 chart).

Also, please note that, even if you don’t qualify for full LIS benefits, you could be eligible for partial LIS benefits if your income level is at or below 150% of the FPL.

The FPL is also used to determine eligibility for the Medicare Savings Programs (for example, the QMB or SLMB or QI programs). Medicare beneficiaries must meet both income and asset requirements to qualify for a Medicare Savings Program.

You can read more about Medicare Savings Programs here: https://Q1FAQ.com/184.html

Below are links to charts for the annual Federal Poverty Level (FPL) Guidelines:

• 2022 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines: 2022 LIS Qualifications and Benefits
  
• 2021 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines: 2021 LIS Qualifications and Benefits
  
• 2020 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines: 2020 LIS Qualifications and Benefits
  
• 2019 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines: 2019 LIS Qualifications and Benefits
  
• 2018 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines: 2018 LIS Qualifications and Benefits
  
• 2017 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines: 2017 LIS Qualifications and Benefits
  
• 2016 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines: 2016 LIS Qualifications and Benefits
  
• 2015 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines: 2015 LIS Qualifications and Benefits
• 2014 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines: 2014 LIS Qualifications and Benefits
• 2013 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines: 2013 LIS Qualifications and Benefits
  

The FPL Guidelines are released in January or February of each year.