The federal Extra Help Program may help qualified Medicare beneficiaries with out-of-pocket costs associated with Medicare Part D prescription drug expenses.
More than 17,000 Medicare beneficiaries in Oklahoma may be eligible for this program but have yet to apply. The Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) is a division of the Oklahoma Insurance Department that can help Medicare beneficiaries apply for this assistance. MAP provides free, unbiased information to help Oklahomans understand Medicare, Medicare supplements, Medicare Advantage and other health plan options.
The income and asset limits for Extra Help are:
- $1,469 per month with assets up to $9,470 if you are single
- $1,980 per month with assets up to $14,960 if you are married
Those who qualify will receive help with their Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. This means that individuals eligible for Full Extra Help will have their Part D monthly premium paid up to $29.11 per month. They will pay a reduced co-pay of $3.70 for generic drugs and $9.20 for name-brand drugs. For information, call 1-800-763-2828 or visit https://www.oid.ok.gov/ship-low-income-subsidy/.
Contact the Oklahoma Insurance Department at 1-800-522-0071 or visit www.oid.ok.gov.