Extra Help (Low Income Subsidy)

Medicare & Medicaid · North Carolina · Free

Social Security program helping pay Medicare prescription drug costs for limited income. Helpful for retirees, family caregivers, and adults under 65 with disability who qualify after 24 months on SSDI. Drop-in help is available at most local offices; bringing the Medicare card and a list of prescriptions makes the visit faster. 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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