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Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs
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A new "twist" in the law makes it easier to save on your prescription drug costs.
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Under a new law, more Medicare beneficiaries could qualify for Extra Help with their Medicare prescription drug plan costs because some things no longer count as income and resources. The Extra Help is estimated to be worth an average of $3,900 per year. To qualify for the Extra Help, a person must be on Medicare, have limited income and resources, and reside in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia.

Information on the Extra Help program

See if you qualify for Extra Help and apply

Extra Help forms and publications

Extra Help information for caregivers and organizations

Extra Help information in other languages

Information on the review of your eligibility

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WHAT'S NEW
Chubby Checker and Social Security Commissioner Astrue Announce a New "Twist" in the Law.

For more information read our press release.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
You may qualify for other programs that help you purchase your prescriptions and pay Medicare costs. The following can help you make informed decisions:

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Last reviewed or modified Monday Nov 29, 2010
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