Extra Help from Medicare

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There are programs to help people with limited resources pay for their prescription drugs

You might qualify to get help in paying for your drugs. “Extra Help” from Medicare,” also called the “low-income subsidy” or LIS. People whose yearly income and resources are below certain limits can qualify for this help. See Section III of the new Medicare & You 2010 Handbook or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048. You can call these numbers for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

If your drug copays are…	Your deductible will be…	And your premium will be…
$0 $1.10/$3.30 $2.50/$6.30 15%*	$0 $0 $0 $63	$2.20 $2.20 $2.20 $2.20, $10.50, $18.80 or $27.20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Refer to your Evidence Coverage – LIS Rider for detailed information, including your exact premium amount. If you get your coverage through your former employer, please contact the benefits administrator for your premium amount.

Best Available Evidence