Medicaid, LIS, & Extra Help
60 articles on medicaid, lis, & extra help.
- 2027 State Low-Income Subsidy Benchmark Premium Amounts - with a comparison of benchmark changes since 2006
Jul 30, 2026
- 2026 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines (FPL): 2026/2027 LIS Qualifications and Benefits
Jan 15, 2026
- 2026 State Low-Income Subsidy Benchmark Premium Amounts - with a comparison of benchmark changes since 2006
Jul 28, 2025
- 2025 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines (FPL): 2025/2026 LIS Qualifications and Benefits
Jan 19, 2025
- 2024 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines (FPL): 2024/2025 LIS Qualifications and Benefits
Jan 13, 2024
- 2024 State Low-Income Subsidy Benchmark Premium Amounts - with a comparison of benchmark changes since 2006
Jul 31, 2023
- 2023 State Low-Income Subsidy Benchmark Premium Amounts - with a comparison of benchmark changes since 2006
Jul 29, 2022
- Affordable Connectivity Program Lowers Cost of Internet Services for Eligible Households
Jun 21, 2022
- 2022 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines (FPL): 2022 LIS Qualifications and Benefits
Jan 16, 2022
- 2022 State Low-Income Subsidy Benchmark Premium Amounts - with a comparison of benchmark changes since 2006
Jul 29, 2021
- 2021 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines (FPL): 2021 LIS Qualifications and Benefits
Jan 15, 2021
- 2021 State Low-Income Subsidy Benchmark Premium Amounts - with a comparison of benchmark changes since 2006
Jul 30, 2020
- I am qualified for Medicaid and Medicare, so why am I still paying a premium for my 2021 Medicare Part D drug plan?
Feb 12, 2020
- 2020 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines (FPL): 2020 LIS Qualifications and Benefits
Feb 5, 2020
- Reminder about Fall 2025 Medicare mailings from CMS and the Social Security Administration affecting your Extra Help benefits
Nov 20, 2025
- 2020 State Low-Income Subsidy Benchmark Premium Amounts - with a comparison of benchmark changes since 2006
Jul 31, 2019
- 2019 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines (FPL): 2019 and early-2020 LIS Qualifications and Benefits
Jan 8, 2020
- I am qualified for Medicaid and Medicare, so why am I still paying a premium for my 2019 Medicare Part D drug plan?
Dec 24, 2018
- Reminder about September Medicare mailings from CMS and the Social Security Administration affecting your 2019 Extra Help benefits
Sep 21, 2018
- 2019 State Low-Income Subsidy Benchmark Premium Amounts - with a comparison of benchmark changes since 2006
Jul 31, 2018
- 2018 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines (FPL): 2018 LIS Qualifications and Benefits
Feb 24, 2018
- 2018 State Low-Income Subsidy Benchmark Premium Amounts - with a comparison of benchmark changes since 2006
Jul 31, 2017
- 2017 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines (FPL): 2017-2018 LIS Qualifications and Benefits
Feb 25, 2017
- I am qualified for Medicaid and receive full Medicare Part D Extra Help, so why is my 2016 Medicare drug plan charging me a $3.80 premium in 2017?
Jan 2, 2017
- Extra Help Update: The 2016 / 2017 CMS, SSA, and Medicare plan mailings schedule is online
Sep 13, 2016
- 2017 Low-Income Subsidy Benchmark Premium Amounts (includes 2017 - 2006 for comparison)
Jul 30, 2016
- Can I still apply for the 2017 Medicare Part D Extra Help or Low-Income Subsidy program?
Feb 20, 2017
- 2016 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines (FPL): 2016-2017 LIS Qualifications and Benefits
Feb 18, 2016
- I am qualified for Medicaid and receive full Medicare Part D Extra Help, so why is my drug plan charging me an $11 monthly premium?
Jan 6, 2016
- Q1Group 2016 PDP Analysis: fewer Medicare Part D plans qualifying for the $0 Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) premium in 2016
Sep 28, 2015
- Q1Group analysis of the 2014 to 2016 decline of Medicare Part D plans qualifying for the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) $0 premium
Oct 1, 2015
- The 2015 / 2016 CMS, SSA, and Medicare plan mailings schedule is online
Aug 14, 2015
- 2016 Low-Income Subsidy Benchmark Premium Amounts (includes 2016 - 2006 for comparison)
Jul 29, 2015
- What are the 2011 Federal Poverty Level (FPL) Guidelines?
Feb 6, 2011
- 2025 State Low-Income Subsidy Benchmark Premium Amounts - with a comparison of benchmark changes since 2006
Jul 29, 2024
- 2015 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines: 2015 through Feb 2016 LIS Qualifications and Benefits
Feb 10, 2015
- Reminder about September Medicare mailings from CMS and the Social Security Administration affecting your 2018 Extra Help benefits
Sep 1, 2017
- 2023 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines (FPL): 2023 LIS Qualifications and Benefits
Jan 14, 2023
- 2015 Low-Income Subsidy Benchmark Premium Amounts (includes 2015 - 2006 for comparison)
Jul 31, 2014
- Can I still apply for the 2014 Medicare Part D Extra Help or Low-Income Subsidy program?
May 31, 2014
- 2014 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines: 2014 LIS Qualifications and Benefits
Apr 29, 2014
- I am qualified for Medicaid and Medicare, so why am I still paying a premium for my 2018 Medicare Part D drug plan?
Dec 30, 2017
- 2014 Low-Income Subsidy Benchmark Premium Amounts (includes 2014 - 2006 for comparison)
Aug 7, 2013
- 2013 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines: 2013-2014 LIS Qualifications and Benefits
Apr 27, 2013
- Does the partial LIS deductible apply to the drug plan or is it a separate deductible that applies to the subsidy?
Mar 8, 2013
- Reminder about September Medicare mailings from CMS and the Social Security Administration
Sep 1, 2012
- Important News About Your 2013 Medicare Part D Financial Extra Help
Aug 14, 2012
- 2013 Low-Income Subsidy Premium Benchmark Amounts (includes 2013 - 2006 for comparison)
Aug 7, 2012
- 2012 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines: 2012-2013 LIS Qualifications and Benefits
Jul 9, 2012
- Lost your Part D Extra Help due to your increased Social Security benefits? You can now re-apply based on new Extra Help qualifications.
Jan 19, 2025
- Reminder: You may now qualify for Medicare Part D financial Extra Help
Feb 3, 2026
- Changes in the Law Could Make More People Eligible for Extra Help in 2010 (from Social Security Administration)
Aug 21, 2009
- CMS Press Release: Medicaid Spending Projected To Rise Much Faster Than The Economy
Oct 17, 2008
- Medicaid "Spenddown" and qualifying for Medicare Part D Extra Help
Jan 28, 2026
- 2012 Low-Income Subsidy Premium Amounts (includes 2011 - 2006 for comparison)
Aug 4, 2011
- SHIP -- STATE HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Nov 12, 2007
- For Extra-Help Recipients: 2008 Low Income Monthly Premium Subsidy Amounts
Oct 27, 2007
- CMS Memo: Elimination of 2008 Late Enrollment Penalty for Low-Income Subsidy Eligible Beneficiaries
Oct 26, 2007
- Over 1.5 Million Medicare Extra-Help Recipients will be Moved to New 2008 Medicare Part D Plans
Sep 24, 2007
- Medicare to Cease Automatic Medicare Part D Plan Enrollment for 632,000 former Medicaid Beneficiaries
Oct 20, 2006