How can state agencies help with Medicare costs?
State medical assistance (Medicaid) offices offer a Medicare Savings Program. The Medicare Savings Program also helps people with limited income and resources pay for their Medicare expenses. If you are paying a premium for Medicare Part A, the Medicare Savings Program may pay it for you. The Medicare Savings Program can help you save more than $1,100 a year. This assistance is in addition to the extra help.If you think you might be able to get help with Medicare costs from your state, or if you are not sure, call your state medical assistance (Medicaid) office or 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227;TTY 1-877-486-2048).
Also see:
- 2026 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines (FPL): 2026/2027 LIS Qualifications and Benefits
- 2027 Low-Income Subsidy Benchmark Premium Amounts (includes 2026 - 2006 for comparison)
- What is the income limit for extra help?
- What does not count toward the income limit?
- What is the resource limit?
- What does not count as a resource?
- Income and Resources (Assets) Worksheet
- CMS Guide to LIS Consumer Mailings
- What will plans be like in 2027
(Source: Social Security Administration: Understanding The Extra Help With Your Medicare Prescription Drug Plan publication 10508, January 2011. Additional examples and links from this site)