Do You Qualify for Extra Help with Your Prescription Drug Costs?
People who qualify for extra help will have lower premiums and prescription drug costs. You may qualify for extra help if:
Your yearly income in 2011 is less than $16,335 (single with no dependents) or $22,065 (married and living with your spouse with no dependents), and your resources are less than $12,640 (single) or $25,260 (married and living with your spouse). These resource amounts include $1,500 per person for burial expenses. Resources include your savings and stocks but not your home or car. If you think you may qualify, call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY users should call 1-800-325-0778) or visit www.socialsecurity.gov. You may also be able to apply at your state Medicaid Office. After you apply, you will get a letter in the mail letting you know if you qualify and what you need to do next.
The income amounts are for 2011, the resource limits are for 2012. Both can change each year.
Or if you are:
A recipient of supplemental security income benefits (SSI) or prescription drug coverage from the Minnesota Medical Assistance Program.
Enrolled in a Medicare Savings Program (QMB, SLMB, QI) or Minnesota Prescription Drug Program or Wisconsin SeniorCare.
UCare for Seniors Monthly Plan Premium for People who get Extra Help from Medicare to Help Pay for their Prescription Drug Costs.
If you get extra help from Medicare to help pay for your Medicare prescription drug plan costs, your monthly plan premium will be lower than what it would be if you did not get extra help from Medicare. The amount of extra help you get will determine your total monthly plan premium as a member of our Plan.