EXTRA HELP

or Low-Income Subsidy (LIS)

Medicare beneficiaries who have limited income and resources may qualify for “Extra Help” to pay for prescription drug costs. This low-income subsidy provides financial assistance for beneficiaries who have limited income and resources. Those who are eligible will get help paying for their monthly premium, yearly deductible, prescription coinsurance and copayments, and no gap in coverage.

Some people are automatically eligible for the low-income subsidy. Those include people who are full-benefit dual eligible, SSI recipients with Medicare, and Medicare Savings Programs participants.

Some people must apply.  This includes Medicare beneficiaries with income at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level.  For more details on the Extra Help program, click on the following link:

Don’t be afraid to ask for assistance. To learn more about Extra Help or for assistance with applying, call 1-800-763-2828 or 405-521-6628.

Medicare beneficiaries may also be eligible for prescription assistance through Rx For Oklahoma. For more information on Rx For Oklahoma, call 1-877-794-6552.