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Senior Connection helps older adults age 65+ and adults with disabilities to connect with as many Medicare benefits as possible in one place. Our Benefits Enrollment Representatives assist you in completing initial applications and recertifications in the following Core Benefits Programs:
- Medicare Part D Extra Help (or Low-Income Subsidy, LIS)
- Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
- Medicaid
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
We also provide information on Medicare Preventive Services, a variety of services covered by Medicare Part B that focus on health promotion and early disease detection.
For enrollment assistance, schedule an appointment with a Senior Connection Benefits Enrollment Representative.
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Core Benefits Program
Senior Connection assists you in enrolling in the following Core Benefits Programs that help pay for health care, food and prescriptions:
Medicare Part D Extra Help/Low-Income Subsidy (Extra Help/LIS)
Beneficiaries with Medicare who have limited income and assets may qualify for Extra Help to assist with the costs of their prescription drugs. The Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) work together to provide this benefit. Some people get Extra Help/LIS automatically; this includes people enrolled in both Medicaid and Medicare, those receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and those who qualify for a Medicare Savings Program.
For individuals who do not qualify for SSI or Medicare Savings Programs, they can apply for this benefit directly to the SSA either online or by paper application. BECs play a key role in assisting individuals with the application process. People receiving Extra Help/LIS pay no premiums (up to a benchmark amount), no deductibles (unless receiving the partial subsidy) and lower copayments for their medications at the pharmacy.
For enrollment assistance, schedule an appointment with a Senior Connection Benefits Enrollment Representative here.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) are Medicaid-administered programs for people on Medicare who have limited income and resources. These programs assist individuals in paying for some or all of their Medicare cost share. Older adults and adults with disabilities who may not qualify for full Medicaid may still be able to enroll in an MSP. There are four different types of MSPs, each with different income and resource eligibility limits which are determined by the state and/or territory the individual resides:
- Medicare Part D Extra Help (or Low-Income Subsidy, LIS)
- Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
- Medicaid
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
For enrollment assistance, schedule an appointment with a Senior Connection Benefits Enrollment Representative here.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
SNAP (previously known as food stamps) provides benefits to qualified households through electronic cards (like debit cards) that enable them to buy nutritious food at participating stores. Less than half of all older adults who qualify for SNAP are enrolled in the program, making low-income older adults especially vulnerable to hunger.
For enrollment assistance, schedule an appointment with a Senior Connection Benefits Enrollment Representative here.
Medicare Preventive Services
Senior Connection provides information related to Medicare Preventive Services, which are a variety of services covered by Medicare Part B that include screenings, vaccines, and education related to managing health conditions.
For enrollment assistance, schedule an appointment with a Senior Connection Benefits Enrollment Representative here.
For enrollment assistance, schedule an appointment with a Senior Connection Benefits Enrollment Representative today.
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BenefitsCheckup®
BenefitsCheckUp® is a free online tool that helps older adults and adults with disabilities learn about eligibility for Medicare Core Benefits Programs. The online tool is available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
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