Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help
34 questions on medicaid, lis, & extra help.
- I am on Medicaid and Medicare assigned me a Part D plan that does not cover one of my medications. What do I do?Jan 27, 2025
- Can I still apply for the Medicare Part D Extra Help program even though I am already enrolled in a Medicare Part D plan?Feb 6, 2026
- How can I get financial "Extra Help" with my Medicare Part D prescription drug costs?Feb 6, 2026
- I should be getting "Extra Help", but I am not. What should I do to get my benefits?Aug 31, 2022
- If I qualify for Extra Help, will my monthly Medicare drug plan premium be $0?Aug 9, 2026
- What is Medicaid?Apr 20, 2024
- What is a Medicare Savings Program (MSP)?Feb 6, 2026
- What are PACE (Programs of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) Programs?Aug 30, 2022
- What is the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) program and how can it save me money?Feb 6, 2026
- What is SLMB or a Specified Low Income Medicare Beneficiary?Feb 6, 2026
- I am eligible for the "extra help" with prescription drug costs or limited-income subsidy, but my plan is billing me for a premium. What should I do?Jun 20, 2016
- If I am Dual Eligible and qualify for Extra Help, will my Medicare Part D drug plan premium always be $0?Aug 5, 2026
- What does the term Extra Help mean when you are talking about Medicare prescription drug coverage?Jul 9, 2023
- I work in the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP, Title V of the Older Americans Act). Will Medicare count this as income when determining if I qualify for extra help paying for Medicare prescription drug coverage?Jun 20, 2016
- If I am not certain whether I qualify for Medicare Part D Extra Help, should I apply anyway?Dec 15, 2024
- What information do I need when applying for Extra Help?May 3, 2023
- How often can I change plans if I have Medicare and full Medicaid coverage?Feb 26, 2025
- How often do I need to apply for Medicare Part D Extra Help?May 6, 2026
- Are State Pharmacy Assistance Programs (SPAPs) required to work with Medicare drug plans offered in their states?Feb 26, 2025
- How will my State Pharmacy Assistance Program (SPAP) work with Medicare drug coverage?Sep 5, 2022
- How will the Program of All-inclusive Care (PACE) work with my Medicare drug plan?Aug 31, 2022
- How does Pennsylvania's PACE/PACENET auto-enrollment work with Medicare drug plans?Jun 20, 2016
- What should people do if they no longer automatically qualify for extra help?Jun 20, 2016
- How will people know if they no longer automatically qualify for extra help?Jun 20, 2016
- What should people do if they think there's been a mistake determining their eligibility for extra help?Jun 20, 2016
- What if I don't agree with Social Security's decision on my "Extra Help" application?Sep 1, 2022
- Are there any Medicare Part D prescription drug plans that are free for Medicare beneficiaries who receive Medicaid or Extra Help?Apr 9, 2025
- What are the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) Guidelines?Feb 6, 2026
- If I am paying a Part D late-enrollment penalty and then become eligible for Extra Help, am I still responsible for paying the penalty?Nov 13, 2024
- What is the Medicare Savings Program for Qualified Disabled Working Individuals (QDWI)?Feb 6, 2026
- What is a Medicare Advantage Medicare-Medicaid plan (MMP)?Nov 2, 2024
- What is Extra Help or the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS)?Feb 6, 2026
- Can I change my Medicare Part D plan at any time if I qualify for Extra Help or the Low-Income Subsidy?Feb 17, 2025
- What is the Qualifying Individual (QI) program and how can it save me money?Feb 6, 2026