I'm a low-income senior who can't afford my prescription drugs even with Medicare Part D. What specific assistance programs should I apply for?

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Danny Radisewitz · Accepted Answer

I loved the short answer to this question Apply for LIS/Extra Help! Its easy to do, it doesn't take long and if you are not eligible "NO BIG DEAL"! You don't need to go to any government office and set a future appointment. Just APPLY! You won't regret it!

Answered by Danny Radisewitz on April 7, 2025

Broker Licensed in SD, IA, MN & ND

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Tasha Riggs · Answer

You should go to www.SSA.Gov and apply for part D Extra Help program. 
You will need bank statements and tax return information and any retirement benefits to see if you qualify. If you want to talk to someone at Social Security the number you can call is :
1-800-772-1213
You can even look at Medicare.Gov and research Medicare part D extra help. I would also consider looking at LIS : Limited income subsidy. It may help with copays and premiums

Dana Dane · Answer

Please contact Medicaid as soon as possible and make an appointment to see if you qualify. There may be an office in your area. Some hospitals offer financial assistance if you are low income but do not qualify for Medicaid.

Answered by Dana Dane on April 14, 2025

Agent Licensed in OR, AZ, CA & 6 other states

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Tammie Rutledge · Answer

You may be eligible for Extra Help, also known as Low income subsidy from Social Security. 
You can apply online here: https://www.ssa.gov/medicare/part-d-extra-help

Yasmery Vargas · Answer

You may be eligible for "extra help" through social security.  It is a pharmaceutical program that helps cover the cost of your prescriptions. Refer to ssa.gov for more information.  

You can also apply for state insurance with your local welfare office. Depending on state they can provide additional resources for local organizations that provide additional services based on eligibility.

Andrew Zurbuch, MBA · Answer

Low Income Subsidy program, also referred to as Extra Help, through Social Security.www.ssa.gov is 1 way to get there. You can call them at 18007721213.

State Pharmaceutical programs.

Your State's Medicaid you could contact.
Contact your Broker to assist you in when you can go to another Medicare Advantage Policy with Part D included or another Part D Policy. For information please go to

www.locatemedicareinsurance.com Thank you.

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Steve Brauer · Answer

There are various levels of "Extra Help" that you can explore with Social Security. Its based on your Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) and they determine what level of extra help you qualify for.