[Ohio-talk] FYI from the DAN

[Wanda Sloan]

You may have this info. but if you don't here it is: . You can call Medicare
at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048.
You can call these numbers for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

.  You can call your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). The
name and phone numbers for this organization are in Chapter 2, Section 3 of
your Evidence of Coverage. 

Did you know there are programs to help people pay for their drugs? 

. "Extra Help" from Medicare. You may be able to get Extra Help to pay for
your prescription drug premiums and costs. This program is also called the
"low-income subsidy" or LIS. People whose yearly income and resources are
below certain limits can qualify for this help. To see if you qualify for
getting Extra Help, see Section III of your Medicare & You 2013 handbook or
call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048.
You can call these numbers for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can
also call the Social Security Office at 1-800-772-1213 between 7 a.m. and 7
p.m., Monday through Friday. TTY users should call 1-800-325-0778. You can
also call your State Medicaid Office. 

. Help from your State's Pharmaceutical Assistance Program. Many states have
State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs (SPAPs) that help some people pay
for prescription drugs based on financial need, age, or medical condition.
Each state has different rules. Check with your State Health Insurance
Assistance Program (SHIP). The name and phone numbers for this organization
are in Chapter 2, Section 3 of your Evidence of Coverage.