Medicare Extra Help |
Medicare's "Extra Help" Program
Medicare provides "Extra Help" to pay prescription drug costs for people who have limited income and resources. Resources include your savings and stocks, but not your home or car. If you qualify, you will get help paying for your Medicare prescription drug plan's monthly premium, yearly deductible, prescription co-payments and coinsurance. This Extra Help also counts toward your out-of-pocket costs.
Some people automatically qualify for Extra Help and don't need to apply. Medicare mails a letter to people who automatically qualify for Extra Help.
To see if you qualify for getting Extra Help call:
- 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY users call 1-877-486-2048. Get information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also visit www.medicare.gov (By clicking on this link you will be leaving the Allwell from Arizona Complete Health website.) to view a copy of the 'Medicare and You' handbook- see section 'Programs for People with Limited Income and Resources'; or
- The Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. TTY users call 1-800-325-0778; or
- Your State Medicaid Office
After you apply, you will get a letter letting you know if you qualify for Extra Help and what you need to do next.
Premiums, copays, coinsurance and deductibles may vary based on the level of Extra Help you receive. Please contact the plan for further details.
For HMO Members
| Plans | CMS# | County | Low Income Subsidy |
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| Allwell Medicare (HMO) |
H0351 - 044-001 |
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| Allwell Medicare (HMO) | H0351 - 044-002 |
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| Allwell Medicare Premier (HMO) |
H9287 - 001 |
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| Allwell Medicare Essentials II (HMO) | H0351 - 050 |
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| Allwell Medicare Premier (HMO) | H0351 - 051 |
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| Allwell Medicare (HMO) | H5590 - 004 |
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| Allwell Medicare Essentials (HMO) | H5590 - 005 |
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| Allwell Medicare Essentials I (HMO) | H5590 - 007 |
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For HMO D-SNP Members
| Plans | CMS# | County | Low Income Subsidy |
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| Allwell Dual Medicare (HMO C-SNP) |
H5590 - 008 |
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| Allwell CHF/Diabetes (HMO D-SNP) |
H0351 - 038 |
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If you have questions please, contact Member Services.