NEWS about Medicare costs

Want to lower your Medicare costs?
On January 1, 2020 the income and asset limits for the Medicare Savings Programs* increased.
If you qualify, these programs will pay your Part B premium and in some cases your Part A and B 
deductibles, co-pays and Part A premium (if you have one). In addition, you will automatically 
receive Extra Help, a program that will lower your Medicare Part D premium and co-pays. .
Income and asset limits effective 1-1-20
                                Income / month        Assets
Individual                        $1,738             $15,720

Married couple                $2,346             $23,600

Prescription drug co-payments with Extra Help effective 1-1-20
Per 30-Day supply
Generic                               $3.60
Brand Name                       $8.95
To learn more and to request an application, contact MassHealth at: 1-800-841-2900 or
TTY at: 1-800-497-4648. SHINE can also assist you with the application process. Call us to make an 
appointment.

Applications are also available on-line at: https://tinyurl.com/MassMSP

* Medicare Savings Programs are also called “MassHealth Buy-In” and are administered by
MassHealth.