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SNAPCERTIFICATION MANUAL –SECTION 6000 6500 Medical Deduction 6524 Anticipating Monthly Prescription Drug Costs

Prescriptions purchased infrequently will be allowed as a one-time medical expense unless the household states the member will begin purchasing the drug more frequently. This should be verified through the physician or pharmacist. If the household cannot provide verification of past expenses or if the member’s prescription costs have increased or decreased substantially, current receipts may be accepted as verification. The workermust document the household’s statement about anticipated prescription costs. If the costs are exceptionally high, verification may be requested from the physician or pharmacist that the member is expected to continue taking the prescription drugs. The method used to anticipate the monthly prescription drug cost will be fully documented in the case record along with the household’s statements about anticipated changes in prescription drug costs. Medicare-Part D SNAP Manual 01/01/2021 The Medicare Prescription Drug Plan is also called Medicare Part D. Under Part D: • All Medicare beneficiaries are eligible for drug coverage under a Medicare prescription drug plan that they select. • Individuals with limited income and resources may qualify for extra help with paying for Medicare Part D costs, such as insurance premiums, deductibles, or co-payments, if they complete an application and qualify. • Individuals who are currently covered by Medicaid, who are in a Medicare Savings Program, or who are receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are enrolled in a Medicare prescription drug plan automatically and are eligible for the extra help automatically. If an individual is enrolled in a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan, the following prescription costs will be an allowable medical cost: • Out-of-pocket expenses for prescription drugs, including co-pays and uncoveredover-the- counter drug costs; and • Monthly premiums that the household must pay for prescription drug coverage.