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Medicare Savings Program

You may be able to get help paying for your Medicare Part A and/or Part B premiums. Kansas has a program that may save you up to $1,062 in premium payments each year, & in some cases more, in other Medicare expenses.

Note: If you have a disability and lost your Medicare because you returned to work, & are eligible to purchase Medicare Part A benefits, you should also apply. If you qualify for one of these programs, you automatically qualify for extra help to pay new Medicare prescription drug coverage costs if you join a Medicare drug plan.

If you can answer yes to each of the following questions, you should apply.

1. Do you have Medicare Part A, also known as hospital insurance?
2. Are you an individual with a monthly income of less than $1,123 or a couple with a monthly income of less than $1,505?
3. Are you an individual with resources of $4,000 or less or a couple with resources of $6,000 or less?

Resources include money in a checking or savings account, stocks, bonds, and the value of your life insurance policy if it's $1,500 or more. When you are figuring out your resources, don't include your home, car, burial plot, up to $1,500 for burial expenses, or furniture.

It's very important to call if you think you could qualify for the savings, even if you aren't sure. You can call us at 1-800-883-2549 for more information, or call your local Social and Rehabilitation Services office (SRS) to apply.

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