Extra Help for Limited Income Individuals

The Federal government recognizes that some people may need Extra Help paying for their prescription medicines. You can read more about qualifying. To see if you qualify for getting Extra Help, call:

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Extra Help Program

A financial assistance program from Medicare where your eligibility is determined by the Social Security Administration. If you qualify, Social Security will enroll you in the program. The amount of assistance you receive will depend on your financial situation and income.

  • 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
    (TTY/TDD users call 1-877-486-2048)
    24 hours a day/7 days a week
  • Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213
    (TTY/TDD users call, 1-800-325-0778)
    between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
  • Contact your state Medicaid Office

If you do qualify for prescription drug assistance, your Medicare Prescription Drug Plan costs, your premium and what you pay at the pharmacy will be less. Once you are enrolled in a Generations Healthcare HMO plan, Medicare will tell us how much assistance you are receiving, and we will send you information on the amount that you will pay.

Remember: If you qualify for prescription drug assistance, you still need to enroll in a plan with Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage, such as Generations Healthcare, to receive your prescription drug coverage.

Generations Healthcare HMO LIS Premiums

This chart shows what you might expect to pay for your medications if you qualify for Extra Help as a Generations Healthcare member.