What if I can't afford Part D coverage?

If you have limited income and assets (i.e. savings and stocks), you may qualify for "extra help" with the cost of the Monthly Premium, Annual Deductible and/or the Co-Payments.

NOTE: In order to receive "extra help," you MUST APPLY for it, UNLESS you are elderly or disabled AND enrolled in: Medicare and Medicaid, OR Medicare and one of the three Medicare Savings Programs, also known as QMB, SLMB, or QI, OR Medicare and SSI

There are four categories of individuals and/or couples who qualify for "extra help," but must apply to receive it. More on extra help.

For information about qualifying or applying for "extra help" paying your Part D costs:

• Call the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213, or
• To apply on-line, visit the Social Security on-line application site on the web, or
• Visit your local Social Security Administration office in person, or
• Contact your local Department of Human Services office.
  

Content provided by Maine Legal Services for the Elderly