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Extra Help for Limited-Income Individuals

Extra Help for Prescription Drug Costs

The Federal government recognizes that some people may need Extra Help paying for their prescription medicines. Read more about Extra Help and how you may qualify for it.

You may be able to get Extra Help to pay for your prescription drug premiums and costs.  To see if you qualify for getting Extra Help, call:

  • 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, as well as your premium and what you pay at the pharmacy will be less. Once you are enrolled in a Medicare Part D 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 complete a Medicare enrollment form with Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage, such as a Medicare Advantage plan with Prescription Drug Coverage, or a Part D Prescription Drug Plan such as Community CCRx PDP or PrescribaRx PDP.

Plans for People with the Limited Incomes

Do you qualify for Extra help from Medicare? Universal American has plans designed to fit your needs.

You may qualify for $0 premium Medicare prescription drug coverage.* Find out more about getting Extra Help paying for your prescription drug costs for the following plans:

*You must qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid to be eligible for $0 premiums on your prescription drug coverage. Note: $0 premium prescription drug coverage is not available in all regions.

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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.