SOCIAL SECURITY Q&A
Question: Who can get Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug coverage?ANSWER: Anyone who has Medicare can get Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage. If you have limited income, you might be eligible for Extra Help to pay for the costs-monthly premiums, annual deductibles and prescription co-payments-related to a Medicare prescription drug plan. To qualify, your resources must be limited to $12,510 for an individual or $25,010 for a married couple and your annual income must be limited to $16,245 for an individual or $21,855 for a couple.Even if your annual income is higher, you still might be able to get some help. Contact www.socialsecurity.gov/prescriptionhelp.By MCT News Service
