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Getting Help With Medicare Prescription Drug Plan CostsInformation For Medicare Beneficiaries With DisabilitiesSSA Publication No. 05-10118, February 2009, ICN 444800 (En Español) (View bilingual .pdf) |
Congress has given Social Security the responsibility to help the public understand that they may be eligible for Extra Help with their prescription drug costs under this program. Social Security’s role is to help people apply for this Extra Help and to process their applications. To qualify for Extra Help:
Even if your annual income is higher, you still may be able to get some help with your monthly premiums, annual deductibles and prescription co-payments. Some examples where your income may be higher include if you or your spouse:
If you are not getting the Extra Help automatically, it is easy to apply. Just complete Social Security’s Application for Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs (SSA-1020). Here’s how:
For more information about getting Extra Help with your Medicare prescription drug plan costs, visit www.socialsecurity.gov or call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778). Social Security representatives are available to help you complete your application. To learn more about the Medicare prescription drug plans and special enrollment periods, visit www.medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227; TTY 1-877-486-2048). Medicare also can tell you about agencies in your area that can help you with Medicare prescription drug plans. |
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