Stretch Your Budget: Save on Medicare Costs with Help from MIPPA

If you’re a Medicare beneficiary living on a fixed income, there’s good news — you may be eligible for programs that help reduce your healthcare costs. The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) offers valuable assistance through Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) and the Low Income Subsidy (LIS), also known as Extra Help.

What is the Medicare Savings Program (MSP)?
The MSP helps eligible individuals pay their monthly Medicare Part B premium — and in some cases, additional Medicare costs. If you are struggling to afford healthcare and meet the following income and resource limits, you might qualify:

• Monthly Income Limits for MSP
• $1,781 for a single person
• $2,400 for a couple
• Resource Limits for MSP
• $9,660 for a single person
• $14,470 for a couple

• $1,903 for a single person
• $2,575 for a couple

• $17,600 for a single person
• $35,130 for a couple

Get Help Applying in Muhlenberg County
To make the application process easier, a free enrollment event will be held:

Wednesday, July 30th
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Muhlenberg County Senior Citizen Center

Appointments are required and limited!
To schedule, call Ali Jones at 1-866-844-4396.

What to Bring to Your Appointment:

• Your Medicare and any other health insurance cards
• Your 2025 Social Security Benefit Letter
• The last three months of bank statements for all savings and checking accounts
• Any life insurance policies showing face and cash values (if applicable)

Ali will be available to make copies if you do not have printed documents.

Don’t miss this opportunity to ease your Medicare expenses. Call today to check your eligibility and reserve your appointment. A few minutes could save you hundreds each year!