Partial hospitalization for mental health treatment

…as art, dance, or music therapy, when they are used to help you meet the goals of your plan of care Prescription drugs that you cannot administer yourself Training and…

Outpatient mental health care

…Occupational therapy Activity therapies, such as art, dance, or music therapy Training and education (such as training on how to inject a needed medication or education about your condition) Family…

Introduction to Medicare

…criteria (e.g., age, disability status, pregnancy) or be available to all people below a certain income level. Remember, unlike Medicaid, Medicare eligibility does not depend on income. Also, eligible individuals…

Medicare Savings Program benefits

…Assistance Program (SHIP), partly funded by the federal government, to give you free counseling and assistance. A SHIP counselor may be available by phone or in person. Visit www.shiptacenter.org to…

Extra Help basics

…be eligible for Extra Help (see the Extra Help income and asset limit chart for details). These limits include a $20 income disregard that the Social Security Administration (SSA) automatically…

Spend-down program for beneficiaries with incomes over the Medicaid limit

…the Medicaid Buy-In program, which allows people who are under age 65 and have a disability to work (as little as one hour per month) and still receive Medicaid benefits….

Children and ESRD Medicare

…kidney transplant. Someone is considered a child if they are: Unmarried and age 21 or younger Age 22 to 25 (and receive some support from their parents) Or, an adult…

Part D costs for those with higher incomes

…a certain level. The Social Security Administration (SSA) sets four income brackets that determine your (or your and your spouse’s) IRMAA. SSA determines if you owe an IRMAA based on…

Appealing the Part B late enrollment penalty

…a right to file an appeal with the Social Security Administration (SSA) regarding their LEP determination. To appeal, follow the directions on the letter informing you about the penalty. If…

Part B costs for those with higher incomes

The Medicare Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) is an amount you may pay in addition to your Part B or Part D premium if your income is above a certain…