You can apply and submit this form by:
- Applying online at
- Calling Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) and requesting an application be mailed to you or applying over the phone.
- Applying in person at your local Social Security office.
How do I get extra help from Medicare?
You can help someone apply for Extra Help online by visiting our website or calling our toll-free number to request the Application for Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs (Form SSA-1020). You also can visit your local Social Security office for assistance.
When can I apply for extra help?
You should apply for Extra Help if: Your yearly income is $19,140 or less for an individual or $25,860 or less for a married couple living together. Even if your yearly income is higher, you still may qualify if you or your spouse meet one of these conditions: – You support other family members who live with you.
How do I apply for extra help in Florida?
To apply for Extra Help, you can complete an application at your local Social Security Administration office. You also can get an application form by calling Social Security’s toll-free number: 1-800-772-1213, Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (TTY: 1-800-325-0778).
How does extra help work?
Getting “Extra Help” means Medicare helps pay your Medicare prescription drug coverage’s (Part D) monthly premium, any yearly deductible, coinsurance, and copayments.
What is the difference between Lis and extra help?
There is no difference between the Medicare Part D Low Income Subsidy (LIS) and the Medicare Part D “Extra Help” Program. We simply have two name for the same program.
Is extra help and Medicaid the same thing?
If you qualify for Medicaid, you automatically qualify for the Medicare Part D “Extra Help” program that may lower the cost of your prescription drugs.
What does Medicare Extra Help Pay For?
Do I have to apply for extra help every year?
How often do I need to apply for the extra help? Your eligibility will be reviewed every year to see if you still qualify for extra help. If you do qualify, you don’t need to reapply because the review will be sent to you automatically.
How long does extra help last?
If you do not fill out and return the Review of Your Eligibility form, your Extra Help assistance will end December 31. If you need more time to fill out the form, call your local Social Security office and ask for a 30-day extension. Any changes to your Extra Help assistance will take effect January 1.
Where can I get extra help with my prescriptions?
You can start and stop the application at any time, and go back later to finish it. If you choose, you can apply for Extra Help over the phone by calling 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or visit your local Social Security office.
How to apply for extra help with Medicare?
How to apply for Extra Help. Aetna members can receive help applying for government assistance programs. To get help with your application, call “My Advocate” at 1-866-706-6757 (TTY: 711).
Where can I apply for extra Social Security benefits?
You can apply from the comfort of your home, or from any other computer that is convenient to you. You can start and stop the application at any time, and go back later to finish it. If you choose, you can apply for Extra Help over the phone by calling 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or visit your local Social Security office.
How can I get help paying for my Medicare prescriptions?
Or call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 or TTY: 1-800-325-0778, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Email us or call Member Services at the number on your ID card. Not yet a member? Aetna handles premium payments through InstaMed, a trusted payment service.
