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.

See also 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.

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