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The biggest complaint from people transitioning to Medicare is the cost of Part B, because many people think Medicare is completely free, but in reality it is not.
The Medicare Part B premium this year is costing $170.10. Many people tend to be surprised by this cost, but for your benefit, the State has certain benefits that can help you qualify for certain programs it has such as the Medicare Savings Program, which is one of Medicare's savings programs.
Remember that Social Security offices are busy lately and making an appointment may take time, so you can apply for these benefits online if you have a computer at home or if you have a smart phone, through the Social Security website. Social Security.
The State also has a program called "Extra Help", which helps with the cost of prescription drugs. To apply for these benefits you need to have Medicare Part A and Part B, and the earliest a person can apply is at age 64 years and 9 months, which is when the initial enrollment period begins. Some people receive this application automatically in the mail, so if you are transitioning to Medicare and you receive a form from Social Security that says. Additional Help o Extra Helpplease do not ignore it. It means that you will most likely qualify for these drug cost and Part B monthly premium assistance.
To learn about the entire application process for these additional grants, watch our video above.
If you receive Medicare, you may also qualify for one of the special plans, so it is extremely important that you contact your local agent to help you determine the level of assistance you receive so you can find out if you have greater savings and benefits. If you do not have a personal agent, contact our office at Avila Medicare Solutions. We can help guide you through any process.
Our services are telephone-based, so we are available to people throughout the state of Texas and other states where we are present.
If you know someone or you are about to go on Medicare, or if you have Medicare and would like to do a free plan review, we will be happy to help you.
Our local number is 512-520-5957 or you can call us on our toll free number which is 855-GO-AVILA.