How to Check Medicare Extra Help Eligibility for Your Client

Get the details on Medicare Extra Help (Low Income Subsidy) in this ASG Podcast explainer. Find out how agents can look up this info for clients, the income limits, and more!

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Resources:

7 Powerful Practices for Selling Prescription Drug Plans: https://ritterim.com/blog/7-powerful-practices-for-selling-prescription-drug-plans/  

Changes to Medicare in 2025 Affect Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGB20241012

How to Help Clients Avoid Medicare Late Enrollment Penalties: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-help-clients-avoid-medicare-late-enrollment-penalties/

How to Save Your Clients Money on Prescription Drugs: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-save-your-clients-money-on-prescription-drugs/  

The Beginner's Guide to D-SNPs: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-beginners-guide-to-dsnps/

The Part D SEP Triggers That Can Help You Post-AEP: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-part-d-sep-triggers-that-can-help-you-post-aep/

What Agents Can't Say During Medicare Sales Appointments: https://ritterim.com/blog/what-agents-cant-say-during-medicare-sales-appointments/  

What Agents Forget to Do When Preparing for Appointments: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG6245

References:

“Apply for Medicare Part D Extra Help Program.” SSA.Gov, Social Security Administration, www.ssa.gov/medicare/part-d-extra-help. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.

“Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs, Social Security.” SSA.Gov, Social Security Administration, secure.ssa.gov/i1020/Ee001View.action. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.

“Guide to Consumer Mailings from CMS, Social Security, and Plans in 2024/2025.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/medicare/prescription-drug-coverage/limitedincomeandresources/downloads/consumer-mailings.pdf. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.

“Low Income Subsidy for Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/medicare/enrollment-renewal/part-d-plans/low-income-subsidy. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.

“Medicare Savings Programs Eligibility and Coverage.” NCOA.Org, National Council on Aging, 27 Feb. 2024, www.ncoa.org/article/medicare-savings-programs-eligibility-coverage/.

“News and General Resources.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/inflation-reduction-act-and-medicare/resources-0. Acces