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Q. My aunt received a letter from Social Security saying that she qualifies for the extra help under the Medicare drug benefit. Her pharmacist says she will have to pay the full cost for her prescriptions because she hasn't signed up for a drug plan. Doesn't the letter from Social Security mean that Medicare will pay for her prescriptions?
It is good news that your aunt qualifies for the extra help available to people with low incomes because it is likely to significantly lower her drug expenses. But, in order for your aunt to receive this assistance, she needs to be enrolled in a Medicare drug plan. Many low-income people, like your aunt, are not aware that they need to both apply for low-income assistance and sign up for a Medicare drug plan. It is a two-step process.See the full content of this document
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Senior Must Complete the Two-Step Process
Once your aunt signs up for a Medicare drug plan, her drug cover...
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