The cost of medications can be frightening, especially for those living on a fixed income. Many Medicare beneficiaries may qualify for programs that help lower prescription drug costs, including Medicare’s Extra Help program and other savings options. HICAP provides free, unbiased Medicare counseling to help you understand your coverage, compare plans, and explore programs that may reduce your out-of-pocket costs. Contact HICAP today 559-224-9117 or 800-434-0222 to learn about your options and find savings that work for you.
#Medicare #PrescriptionCosts #ExtraHelp #HICAP #MedicareSavings
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Wellness Wednesday: Cost Savings
The stress of affording medication is a common experience for many people. While Part D now includes a $2,100 cap on out-of-pocket spending and negotiated prices on 10 high-cost drugs in 2026, there are additional strategies you can use to help reduce your Part D costs. Here are seven programs and strategies to save money.
SHICK is here for you! You can contact SHICK with any Medicare-related questions or concerns. We can help you understand your eligibility for a cost-assistance program. Contact 800.860.5260 to learn more!
DYK: Additional help is available through our partners at the MIPPA Center? NCOA's MIPPA program connects low-income Medicare beneficiaries with local experts who can enroll you in programs like Extra Help and Medicare Savings Programs, saving you thousands on premiums and prescriptions. Visit BenefitsCheckUp.org to get started!
#DrugCosts #PartD #MedicareCosts #ExtraHelp #MIPPA
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Hoping you see @RhondaGilr1 my friend. Wife of a retired truck driver who can use some extrahelp for Christmas. 🙏🏻
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Medicare's #ExtraHelp program provides financial assistance for older Americans who are struggling to pay their medical bills.
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If you make less than $23,000 per year, you may qualify for Extra Help. It could cut your Medicare Part D drug costs to no more than $4.50 for generic prescriptions and $11.20 for each brand-name drug prescriptions. Apply online through Social Security at go.medicare.gov/4hWG4KB.
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I called her out the other day and she just told me if I did not like it to block her. She started last december saying all of her bills were taken care of and all she wanted was some extrahelp for christmas presents and here we are… she has a husband and 3 adults children. 🤷🏻♀️
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Did you know? Medicare beneficiaries struggling to afford prescription drugs can get help paying their bills -- and more qualify now thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act. #ExtraHelp
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If you make less than $22,590 per year ($30,660 for married couples), you may qualify for Extra Help, a Medicare program that pays your Medicare drug coverage (Part D) premium, deductibles, coinsurance, and other costs. Find out if you’re eligible: go.medicare.gov/3TpRWu6
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The Inflation Reduction Act has made it easier for seniors struggling to pay their prescription drug bills. Medicare beneficiaries can see if they qualify for #ExtraHelp at ssa.gov/extrahelp
Thanks to the #InflationReductionAct, the Extra Help program is helping more people afford their #Medicare plans, including $0 premiums & $0 deductibles! Need help paying for Medicare? Visit ssa.gov/extrahelp to see if you qualify.
ALT Do you qualify for Extra Help? It could pay to find out.
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25 Jul 2024
Older Americans struggling to pay their prescription drug bills might qualify for Medicare #ExtraHelp. #MedicareAnniversary
24 Jul 2024
Medicare’s #PartD #LowIncomeSubsidy (LIS/Extra Help) helps enrollees pay for their prescriptions.
Learn how it works and who is eligible—and get the word out to your community.👇
#MedicareAnniversary
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17 Jul 2024
More seniors qualify to get help and save more on their prescription drug costs now, thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act. #ExtraHelp
15 Jul 2024
Thanks to a new law, many people qualify for additional savings on their Medicare drug coverage (Part D) costs. Don’t wait — find out if you might qualify for Extra Help today at go.medicare.gov/4658vjZ.
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11 Jul 2024
Out-of-pocket prescription drug costs can be a major financial burden for older Americans.
Starting next year, these costs will be capped at $2,000, and there are programs like Medicare's #ExtraHelp program and #MedicareSavingsPrograms that can provide relief.
9 Jul 2024
Millions of at-risk #OlderAdults struggle to pay their out-of-pocket #Medicare costs.
If you work with people eligible for the #MedicareSavingsPrograms, here’s how to help them apply.👇
bit.ly/3XPSSed
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#EquityinAging means fair access to #Medicare #PartD #ExtraHelp (#LIS). ✅
NCOA’s @hubbardmatthew8 covers key demographic trends plus how to improve outreach and enrollment.👇
#MedicareAndMedicaidAct
bit.ly/3Xv6taO
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ICYMI -- Did you know? Older Americans who are having difficulties might be able to get assistance from Medicare's #ExtraHelp program.
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Medicare's #ExtraHelp program assists seniors struggling to pay their prescription drug bills. Now, thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, even more beneficiaries are eligible! See if you qualify at go.medicare.gov/4atUmNP
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#DYK Extra Help can cut your Medicare Part D (drug coverage) premium to $0 and greatly reduce your prescription drug copayments? See if you’re eligible: go.medicare.gov/4atUmNP
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👀 Important information about Supported Study & Saturday classes for Senior Phase learners 📚. Classes start next Thursday after school. Snacks 🧃🍭 will be provided and the mini-bus is available 🚐 @allsaintsrcsec #extrahelp #study
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Older Americans who are finding it hard to keep up with their prescription drug costs may qualify for Medicare's #ExtraHelp program. Seniors can check their eligibility at Medicare.gov/ExtraHelp
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If your income for 2024 is below $23,000 ($31,000 for married couples), you may qualify for lower prescription drug costs. Thanks to a new law, more people now qualify for Extra Help with Medicare Part D (drug coverage). It could pay to find out: Medicare.gov/ExtraHelp
ALT An older woman smiles while holding a prescription bottle. Overlaay text: You can save on Rx. Medicare.gov/ExtraHelp
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Tune in to Extra Help, BNN's weekly homework help show Tuesdays at 4 PM on News & Information - Xfinity 9 | Astound 15 | Fios 2161, HD Channel | 1072 and Streaming Live | bnnmedia.org. #extrahelp #education #supportteachers #supportstudents
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Also recommend a channel called Enel if u need some extrahelp with the battle system or like any other gameplay related aspects
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to pick up. I tried to explain the importance. I was referred to #ExtraHelp. He does not qualify so now we cannot access 3 #medications that are critical. One is #insulin. Another is $3,000 out of pocket. I can’t wait five days to determine if you are going to reinstate 2
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@AbhijitChavda The evidences you showed in the livestream are eye opening. I know ur a busy person sir and its too much work. But if u have some extrahelp someday, have a telegram channel as well. youtube.com/live/J_3qhzXJyYE…
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