Are you concerned about your Medicare premiums or prescription or other medical costs? You may be able to get help. There are two programs that may be able to assist you, if you meet income and asset guidelines.
Medicare Savings Program may help pay Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments.
Extra Help program may help pay Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D) deductibles, premiums, and copayments.
Are you eligible for Medicare Savings Program?
To qualify for Medicare Savings Program, your monthly income and total assets (like money in a bank, stocks, or bonds) must be at or below the amounts shown below. Your house, one car and up to $1,500 per person in burial expenses do not count as assets for this program.
Medicare Savings Program Guidelines:
2022 Monthly Income Limit
Single Person Married (living together)
$1,549 $2,080
2022 Total Asset Limit
Single Person Married (living together)
$8,400 $12,600
Are you eligible for Extra Help?
To qualify for Extra Help, your yearly income and total assets (like money in a bank, stocks, or bonds) must be at or below the amounts shown below. Your home and vehicle are examples of assets that are not counted.
Extra Help Program Guidelines:
2022 Monthly Income Limit
Single Person Married (living together)
$1,699 $2,289
2022 Total Asset Limit
Single Person Married (living together)
$15,510 $30,950
Can you apply for these programs on your own?
You can apply on your own for Medicare Savings Program at www.newmibridges.michigan.gov or with an application from Department of Health and Human Services. The Midland office is at 1509 Washington Street Suite A Midland MI 48641.
In addition you can apply on your own for Extra Help at the Social Security Administration website www.ssa.gov/benefits/medicare/prescriptionhelp or by calling Social Security at 800-772-1213 (TTY 800-325-0778).
Can Senior Services help me apply for Medicare Savings Program and/or Extra Help?
Senior Services has staff and volunteers certified here to assist you. Senior Services can assist with an application for these programs.
Please call 989-633-3748 to be connected with a Health Benefits Assistance volunteer, learn more at https://seniorservicesmidland.org/care-coordination/health-benefits-assistance/
