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Benefits Eligibility

This calculator will help determine eligibility for several programs that are available to help offset costs for low-income Medicare recipients.

  • The Extra Help Program helps reduce premium and deductible costs and eliminate the "doughnut hole." for Medicare Part D Prescription Plans.
  • The Medicare Savings Plan helps reduce Medicare premium costs.
  • Some individuals may be eligible for Medicaid as well as Medicare.
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Please answer the following questions to determine program eligibility.

Please enter the recipient's 5 digit zip code

Recipient's county of residence

Is the recipient currently on Medicare

What is the recipient's marital status

Is your monthly income (include income from all sources, including Social Security, VA, dividends, interest, pensions, work, etc.)
(Choose the letter on the chart that best describes your income and asset level from the pull-down menu.)
SingleMarried
A Above $1,353 Above $1,821
B Between $1,218 and $1,352 Between $1,639 and $1,820
C Between $903 and $1,218 Between $1,213 and $1,639
D Under $903 Under $1,213

Are your assets (include cash, bank accounts, CD's, IRAs, stocks, bonds, cash value of life insurance
(Choose the letter on the chart that best describes your income and asset level from the pull-down menu.)
SingleMarried
A Above $12,510 Above $25,010
B Between $8,100 and $12,510 Between $12,910 and $25,100
C Between $2,000 and $8,100 Between $3,000 and $12,910
D Under $2,000 Under $3,000