(395 was renumbered to 320-8 as of November 1, 2017)

Contact DHHS Policy Specialist for Previous Policy

The purpose of the Low Income Subsidy is to provide extra help paying for prescription drugs on Medicare Part D. There are three groups eligible for the subsidy:

Group 1: All members who receive Medicare ( 223-1 ) and Medicaid or who are enrolled in a Medicare Cost Sharing Program are eligible to receive a Low Income Subsidy benefit for Medicare Part D.

Group 2: Members with income less than 135% FPL, based on countable household size, AND assets under the countable limit. See Table II Each individual can designate up to $1500 for burial funds which increases the above asset limits by the designated amount.

Group 3: Members with income less than 150% FPL, based on countable household size, AND assets under the countable limit See Table II Each individual can designate up to $1500 for burial funds which increases the above asset limits by the designated amount.

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(395 was renumbered to 320-8 as of November 1, 2017)

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Contact DHHS Policy Specialist for Previous Policy

The purpose of the Low Income Subsidy is to provide extra help paying for prescription drugs on Medicare Part D. There are three groups eligible for the subsidy:

Group 1: All members who receive Medicare ( 223-1 ) and Medicaid or who are enrolled in a Medicare Cost Sharing Program are eligible to receive a Low Income Subsidy benefit for Medicare Part D.

Group 2: Members with income less than 135% FPL, based on countable household size, AND assets under the countable limit. See Table II Each individual can designate up to $1500 for burial funds which increases the above asset limits by the designated amount.

Group 3: Members with income less than 150% FPL, based on countable household size, AND assets under the countable limit See Table II Each individual can designate up to $1500 for burial funds which increases the above asset limits by the designated amount.