Extra Help

Links to Reference Materials

 

2009 - Extra Help Materials

• 2009 Extra Help Re-Assignment Data (November 2008)
  • Re-Assignment Data by State - Plan Termination
  • Re-Assignment Data by State - Premiums above Benchmark or Plans Becoming Enhanced
  • Re-Assignment Data by Zip Code - Plan Terminations
  • Re-Assignment Data by Zip-Code - Premiums above Benchmark or Plans Becoming Enhanced
• 2009 Extra Help "Chooser" Data (November 2008)
  • "Chooser" Data by Zip Code - Tan Chooser Notices Mailed by CMS
• 2009 Redeeming and Redeterminations of Extra Help (October 2008)
  • Notices for Extra Help Beneficiaries - 2009
  • Social Security Redetermination References - 2009

• 2009 Model Extra Help Rider (May 2008)
• CMS Memo on 2009 Extra Help Rider
• CMS Model Extra Help Rider
• CMS 2009 Extra Help Premium Summary Sheet
• Standard for Establishing Regional Low-Income Benchmarks for 2009

Eligibility and Enrollment for Extra Help Benefits

• ABCs of LIS – How to Complete an Extra Help Application (2008)
• Applying for Extra Help
• State Medicaid Agencies – Links to Web Sites

Extra Help Legal Authorities

• Legal Authorities on Extra Help

Outreach to Beneficiaries of Modest Financial Means

• Data on Extra Help Enrollment
• Mothers Day 2008 Social Security Outreach Flyer

Part D Plan Enrollment for Extra Help Beneficiaries

• Late Enrollment Penalty Premiums Waived for Extra Help Beneficiaries
• Problems and Solutions - Includes point-of-sale enrollment solution.
• SEP for Extra Help
• Enrolling New Duals into Part D Plans - GAO Report

Medicare Cost Sharing for Medicaid Beneficiaries

• Medicare Cost Sharing for Medicaid Beneficiaries (February 2008)
• Balance Billing of QMBs Q & A (February 2008)
• Cost Sharing in Medicare Advantage Plans Q & A (February 2008)

 

Medicaid Proof of Citizenship and Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries