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What's New? Medicare Sponsored Discount Cards For Low-Income Seniors 12/21/2004 - Who CAN get low-income Credit? * Medicare Beneficiaries with incomes less than $12,569/individual and $16,862/couples -Government pays the annual premium and 90-95 percent of your drug costs, up to a maximum of $600 in 2005 * No asset test Who CANNOT get the low-income credit? * Those who receive prescription coverage from retirement benefits * Those who receive prescription coverage from a current employer * Those people on Medicaid Blue Care 65 members need to use Blue Care 65 to access his or her Discount Drug Card. Members should call 1-800-678-2265 for info. If you think you meet the above criteria, contact an outreach worker to discuss your options and bring a printout of your prescriptions to your appointment How do I get the Low-Income Credit benefit? " SHINE Counselors from various sites are available to provide screening, counseling and assistance. They can be reached at (800) AGE-INFO or (800) 243-4636 option #2. " Applications for the Low-income credit are available through the SHINE Program or by calling (800) Medicare, (800) 633-4227. Back to What's New?
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