Medicare Savings Program

Medicaid is a state and federal program that helps people with low income pay for medical care. If you have Medicare Part A and/or Part B and have limited income and resources, your state’s Medicaid program may help cover your medical costs like copays and deductibles.

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4 Types of Medicare Savings Programs

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Eligibility & Coverage

The Medicare Savings Program covers individuals with limited income and resources who get Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) and/or Medicare Part B (Medical insurance).

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Covered Services

Iowa has programs that can help pay your Medicare expenses, like your premiums, deductible and coinsurance.

You’ll also get Extra Help (part D) paying for your prescription drugs. Extra Help is a Medicare program for people with limited income and resources that helps lower Medicare drug plan costs (like premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance).

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Where to Get Care

You may continue to go to your Medicare providers for all medical care.

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How to Apply

You can apply in the HHS Benefits Portal.

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