Low-income help

If you have low-income and assets, you may be able to get help with your Medicare healthcare costs with one or more of the programs explained below. California’s Medicaid program, Medi-Cal, pays for some care that Medicare doesn’t, and helps pay the cost-sharing for things Medicare does cover. The Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) also pay for some of Medicare’s cost-sharing, such as the Medicare Part B monthly premium ($96.40 in 2008). Extra help with Medicare’s Part D prescription drug costs is available as well.

In this section:

1. Medi-Cal: California’s Medicaid program

   Describes Medi-Cal program, coverage, benefits, how to qualify and apply.

2. Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs)

   Explains these programs and how they can help cover your Medicare costs.

3. Resources

   Important contacts for information about low income assistance programs, including Medi-Cal and the Medicare Part D subsidy.

Related Links

1. Extra help with Part D prescription drug costs - Reviews the benefits of the low-income subsidy (LIS) program for Medicare’s Part D drug coverage, who qualifies, and how to apply.
2. News articles on Low-income help.

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