Low Income Subsidy for Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
Guidance for information on eligibility for the Low-Income Subsidy (also called "Extra Help") available under the Medicare Part D prescription drug program.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: February 11, 2020
This section contains information on eligibility for the Low-Income Subsidy (also called "Extra Help") available under the Medicare Part D prescription drug program. It includes information on those who are automatically deemed eligible, as well as those who must apply to be determined eligible. There is also a section on how individuals are re-determined eligible for the low-income subsidy. Lastly, this section contains a notice to State Medicaid Directors informing them of the reassignment process impacting the Part D enrollment of certain low income individuals in their state.
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