CMS expands Extra Help program for savings on Medicare Part D premiums and cost-sharing Expansion eligibility for the full low-income subsidy-benefit arrives as many are losing Medicaid coverage in ...

Obtaining prescription medications can represent a substantial financial burden for many seniors and individuals with disabilities in the United States. Recognizing this challenge, the Social Security ...

Prescription medications can become a big expense in retirement, especially for seniors on fixed incomes. The Medicare Extra Help program offers meaningful relief to those who qualify, yet many older ...

Question: A woman from Silvis writes: I am very pleased with the Medicare prescription drug plan that I signed up for with my insurance agent. This has saved me a lot in prescription drug costs. She ...

Answer: The Extra Help Program — or Low-Income Subsidy Program (LIS) — helps qualified Medicare beneficiaries pay for their Medicare prescription drug program costs, such as premiums, deductibles and ...