Extra Help (Low Income Subsidy)

Medicare & Medicaid · Illinois · Free

Social Security program helping pay Medicare prescription drug costs for limited income. Worth a call for anyone navigating Annual Enrollment, dual eligibility with Medicaid, or appealing a coverage denial. Most questions can be answered online or by phone; there's no eligibility screening to call. A neutral alternative to insurance brokers — no plan is recommended for commission. No cost to older adults or the people helping them.

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Address: Nationwide

Hours: Online

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