5 Medicare Low-Income Subsidy Facts

The Medicare Low-Income Subsidy (LIS), also known as “Extra Help,” gives low-income Medicare beneficiaries help with Medicare Part D prescription drug costs. LIS can easily save individuals with costly prescriptions thousands of dollars per year by helping with premiums, deductibles and co-pays. Despite these major benefits, many people who qualify for LIS have not enrolled. Advocates and counselors can help by talking to their clients about Extra Help and encouraging them to apply.