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| Medicare Savings Programs help people who have low income pay the cost of their Medicare coverage. |
| What do the Medicare Savings Programs cover? |
| Depending on which program you qualify for, it may pay your: |
| • Copays and other health care costs that Medicare does not cover. |
| How do I apply for Medicare Savings Programs? |
| Can I get Medical Assistance and a Medicare Savings Program at the same time? |
| Yes, in many cases. The county will review your application for eligibility for both Medical Assistance and Medicare Savings Programs. |
| What is the income limit? |
| The income limit and whose income is counted depend on who lives with you. |
| Can I be eligible if I have a house or car? |
| Yes, usually the home you live in and a car are not counted toward the asset limit. |
| Can I be eligible if I have savings, a retirement account or other assets? |
| Medicare Savings Programs usually start the month your application was received. Some people may get Part B premiums paid going back three months from the date your application is received. |
| When your Medicare Savings Program coverage starts, Social Security will stop taking Medicare premiums out of your monthly Social Security check. |
| What if I have other health insurance? |
| You may still get coverage. You must tell us if you have other health insurance in addition to Medicare. |
| What if I need health care services that Medicare will not pay for? |
| You may be able to get help through Medical Assistance. See: |
| What if I have questions about Medicare Part D? |
| • Visit the Medicare Web site at www.medicare.gov or call (800) MEDICARE or (800) 633-4227 |
| • Call the Senior LinkAge Line® at (800) 333-2433 |
| • Call the Disability Linkage Line® at (800) 333-2466 |
| To apply for help with prescription drug costs through Medicare Part D: |
| • Call your local Social Security office |
(651) 431-2670 (Twin cities metro area) or
(800) 657-3739 (Outside Twin cities metro area)
TTY: (800) 627-3529 or 711
Senior LinkAge Line® (800) 333-2433 |
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