Yes, in some cases Utah Medicaid can help pay your Medicare Part B premium through a program called the Medicare Savings Program. Eligibility is based on your income and assets.
The Utah Medicare Savings Program is a state program that helps people with limited income and resources pay some or all of their Medicare costs. Depending on which level you qualify for, it can cover your Medicare Part B premium (the monthly cost for doctor and outpatient coverage), and in some cases it also covers Part A premiums, deductibles, and copays. The Part B premium is the one most people get help with, and for many qualifying seniors it eliminates that cost entirely. Enrollment in the Medicare Savings Program also automatically enrolls you in Extra Help, which is a federal program that reduces prescription drug costs under Medicare Part D. Income and asset limits apply, and they are adjusted periodically, so the current thresholds are worth checking directly. You can apply through Utah's Department of Workforce Services, and a counselor at your local Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC), which is Utah's free Medicare counseling service, can walk you through the process at no charge.
Utah's Medicare Savings Program is administered through the Department of Workforce Services. Local ADRC offices across the state can help you apply and determine which level of assistance you may qualify for.
For you, this means if money is tight, you may be able to get Medicare Part B at no cost to you, which frees up real money each month for other expenses.
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At Resting Sycamore Advisors, we work to provide accurate, current, and trustworthy information about Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, and Special Needs Plans.
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