Transcript ExtraHelp.ENGLISH.final

SHICK
Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas
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What is Extra Help?
 If you have limited income and resources, you
may be able to get extra help paying for your
Medicare prescription drugs.
 Most save up to 75% on drug costs
 Some save up to 95% on drug costs
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Who qualifies?
 Annual Income Limits for 2009
$16,245/year ($1,354/month ) for an individual
$21,855/year ($1,821/month ) for a married
couple living together
Some income is NOT counted, including some
wages and money received from some
assistance programs
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Who qualifies?
 Resource Limits for 2009
$12,510 for an individual
$25,010 for a married couple living together
Some resources are NOT counted, including
your primary residence and one vehicle
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Who should apply?
 Anyone who has Medicare and needs help paying
for their drug plan premiums and medications
 Even if you think you have too much income or
resources, you still might qualify—so apply!
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What do you get?
 Medicare will pay for most of your prescription
drug costs
 You will automatically receive help paying
your Medicare Part D
Premiums
Deductibles
Co-pays
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What do you get?
 There is no coverage gap in your Medicare
Prescription Drug Coverage
 You may qualify for other programs that will
help pay Medicare Part A and B premiums,
deductibles and co-pays
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How do you apply for Extra Help?
 Go to www.socialsecurity.gov
 Call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213
 Visit your local Social Security office
 Visit your local SRS office
 Call SHICK at 1-800-860-5260
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What happens next?
 Social Security will determine your eligibility
 If you qualify, review your coverage
 Use the PlanFinder at www.medicare.gov
 Contact SHICK at 1-800-860-5260
 If you’re denied, you can appeal
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Want more information?
 Visit the Social Security website at
www.socialsecurity.gov
 Visit the Medicare website at www.medicare.gov
 Call SHICK at 1-800-860-5260 to locate a
counselor in your area
 Contact (insert agent’s contact info here)
This PowerPoint is not a legal document. The official Medicare program provisions are contained in the relevant laws, regulations
and rulings. The SHICK Program is funded by a grant from The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Washington, D.C.
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