If I am not certain whether I qualify for Medicare Part D Extra Help, should I apply anyway?
Yes, the Medicare Part D Extra Help or Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program helps people with limited financial resources (income and assets) pay for their Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage - and their is no risk associated with applying for Extra Help.
Extra Help eligibility is based on what you earn and your financial resources - and the Extra Help financial limits can change every year - this means that, even if you were not eligible for Extra Help last year, you may be eligible for benefits this year.
Applying for Extra Help.
(1) You can call the Social Security Administration about the Extra Help
program at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) and a Social Security
Administration representative can then help you get the proper forms so
that you can apply for the Extra Help program.
You can also visit a local Social Security office for more assistance.
You can learn more about the Extra Help program on the Social Security Administration website:
https://www.ssa.gov/medicare/part-d-extra-help
(2) You can also apply for Extra Help online at:
https://secure.ssa.gov/i1020/start
(3) You can also contact or visit your local state Medicaid office and ask for assistance with applying for Extra Help.
Here is the Medicare link that will help you with finding your state Medicaid office:
https://www.medicaid.gov/about-us/beneficiary-resources/index.html#statemenu