The 2017 Federal Poverty Level (FPL) Guidelines determine the income level requirements for people applying for the Medicare Part D Low Income Subsidy (LIS) program, also known as the "Extra Help" program.
If your income is below 135% of the FPL (for the remainder of 2017: $16,281 if you are single or $21,924 for married couples), you could qualify for the full Low Income Subsidy (resource limits also apply - see charts below).
Please notice that different income levels apply to residents of Alaska and Hawaii -- see charts below.
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% FPL (resource limits also apply - see charts below).
Remember, the LIS subsidy or Extra Help may help pay your monthly Medicare Part D plan premiums and a portion of your formulary drug costs.
2017 Federal Poverty Level (FPL) Tables
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48 States and the District of Columbia
2017 Federal Poverty Level (FPL) TableFamily Size 100% 135% 140% 145% 150% 1 $12,060.00 $16,281.00 $16,884.00 $17,487.00 $18,090.00 2 $16,240.00 $21,924.00 $22,736.00 $23,548.00 $24,360.00 3 $20,420.00 $27,567.00 $28,588.00 $29,609.00 $30,630.00 4 $24,600.00 $33,210.00 $34,440.00 $35,670.00 $36,900.00 5 $28,780.00 $38,853.00 $40,292.00 $41,731.00 $43,170.00 6 $32,960.00 $44,496.00 $46,144.00 $47,792.00 $49,440.00 7 $37,140.00 $50,139.00 $51,996.00 $53,853.00 $55,710.00 8 $41,320.00 $55,782.00 $57,848.00 $59,914.00 $61,980.00 9 $45,500.00 $61,425.00 $63,700.00 $65,975.00 $68,250.00 10 $49,680.00 $67,068.00 $69,552.00 $72,036.00 $74,520.00 Additional $4,180.00 $5,643.00 $5,852.00 $6,061.00 $6,270.00 2017 Eligible for QMB/SLMB/QI, SSI or applied and income at or below 135% FPL and resources < $7,390 (individuals) or < $12,320 (couples)*
See resource and income level premium benefits in the charts below.
Learn more about:- the Extra-Help program.
- resource limits and co-payment benefits for the full Low-Income Subsidy: 2017 & 2018, and the
- resource limits and benefits for the partial Low-Income Subsidy: 2017 & 2018
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Alaska
2017 Federal Poverty Level (FPL) TableFamily Size 100% 135% 140% 145% 150% 1 $15,060.00 $20,331.00 $21,084.00 $21,837.00 $22,590.00 2 $20,290.00 $27,391.50 $28,406.00 $29,420.50 $30,435.00 3 $25,520.00 $34,452.00 $35,728.00 $37,004.00 $38,280.00 4 $30,750.00 $41,512.50 $43,050.00 $44,587.50 $46,125.00 5 $35,980.00 $48,573.00 $50,372.00 $52,171.00 $53,970.00 6 $41,210.00 $55,633.50 $57,694.00 $59,754.50 $61,815.00 7 $46,440.00 $62,694.00 $65,016.00 $67,338.00 $69,660.00 8 $51,670.00 $69,754.50 $72,338.00 $74,921.50 $77,505.00 9 $56,900.00 $76,815.00 $79,660.00 $82,505.00 $85,350.00 10 $62,130.00 $83,875.50 $86,982.00 $90,088.50 $93,195.00 Additional $5,230.00 $7,060.50 $7,322.00 $7,583.50 $7,845.00 2017 Eligible for QMB/SLMB/QI, SSI or applied and income at or below 135% FPL and resources < $7,390 (individuals) or < $12,320 (couples)*
See 2017 resource and income level premium benefits in the charts below.
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Hawaii
2017 Federal Poverty Level (FPL) TableFamily Size 100% 135% 140% 145% 150% 1 $13,860.00 $18,711.00 $19,404.00 $20,097.00 $20,790.00 2 $18,670.00 $25,204.50 $26,138.00 $27,071.50 $28,005.00 3 $23,480.00 $31,698.00 $32,872.00 $34,046.00 $35,220.00 4 $28,290.00 $38,191.50 $39,606.00 $41,020.50 $42,435.00 5 $33,100.00 $44,685.00 $46,340.00 $47,995.00 $49,650.00 6 $37,910.00 $51,178.50 $53,074.00 $54,969.50 $56,865.00 7 $42,720.00 $57,672.00 $59,808.00 $61,944.00 $64,080.00 8 $47,530.00 $64,165.50 $66,542.00 $68,918.50 $71,295.00 9 $51,790.00 $69,916.50 $72,506.00 $75,095.50 $77,685.00 10 $56,570.00 $76,369.50 $79,198.00 $82,026.50 $84,855.00 Additional $4,810.00 $6,493.50 $6,734.00 $6,974.50 $7,215.00 2017 Eligible for QMB/SLMB/QI, SSI or applied and income at or below 135% FPL and resources < $7,390 (individuals) or < $12,320 (couples)*
See 2017 resource and income level premium benefits in the charts below.
* The resources allowable may be updated in April, 2017 for the remainder of contract year 2017 and contract year 2018. See 2017 figures in charts below.
Learn more about:
- the Extra-Help program.
- resource limits and co-payment benefits for the full Low-Income Subsidy: 2017 & 2018, and the
- resource limits and benefits for the partial Low-Income Subsidy: 2017 & 2018
2017 Premium Subsidy Resource/Income Limits for Individuals
| Individual’s Countable Resources | Individual’s Countable Income | Amount of the Premium Subsidy |
|---|---|---|
| $7,390 or less | At or below 135% FPL | 100% |
| $7,390.01 to $12,320 | At or below 135% FPL | 100% but less help with co-pays or deductibles |
| $12,320 or less |
More than 135% of FPL, but at or below 140% |
75% |
| $12,320 or less |
More than 140% of FPL, but at or below 145% |
50% |
| $12,320 or less |
More than 145% of FPL, but less than 150% |
25% |
| $12,320.01 or more | Any amount | Not eligible for premium subsidy |
2017 Premium Subsidy Resource/Income Limits for Married Couples
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Couple’s Countable Resources |
Couple’s Countable Income | Amount of the Premium Subsidy |
|---|---|---|
| $11,090 or less | At or below 135% FPL | 100% |
| $11,090.01 to $24,600 | At or below 135% FPL | 100% but less help with co-pays or deductibles |
| $24,600 or less |
More than 135% of FPL, but at or below 140% |
75% |
| $24,600 or less |
More than 140% of FPL, but at or below 145% |
50% |
| $24,600 or less |
More than 145% of FPL, but less than 150% |
25% |
| $24,600.01 or more | Any amount | Not eligible for premium subsidy |
To review co-payments for both Full- and Partial-LIS, select the link below:
2019 LIS Copayment Benefits: 100% FPL 135% FPL 150% FPL2018 LIS Copayment Benefits: 100% FPL 135% FPL 150% FPL
2017 LIS Copayment Benefits: 100% FPL 135% FPL 150% FPL
2016 LIS Copayment Benefits: 100% FPL 135% FPL 150% FPL
2015 LIS Copayment Benefits: 100% FPL 135% FPL 150% FPL
2014 LIS Copayment Benefits: 100% FPL 135% FPL 150% FPL
2013 LIS Copayment Benefits: 100% FPL 135% FPL 150% FPL