Beginning January 1, 2006, a new
program will provide prescription drug coverage under Medicare. Seniors
with limited income and resources may be eligible for extra help with
drug costs.
A single person with income
below $14,355 or a married couple with income below $19,245, could be
eligible to pay only $2-$5 co-payments.
For more information, choose one or more of the following:
Call the toll-free State Health Insurance Assistance
Program at 1-800-307-4444
Call the toll-free Medicare help line at 1-800-633-4227
Qualifications
for Senior Rx The maximum annual household income
for singles is $26,836, and
the maximum annual household income
for married couples
is $35,773.
