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Medicare Extra Help offered by Social Security Administration in Kent

Medicare Extra Help offered by Social Security Administration in Kent

321 Ramsay Way, Suite 401, Kent, WA 98032

Located at Kent Station near intersection of Ramsay Way and W Smith St. Multiple King County Metro routes and the Sounder to Kent Station. Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.

Income must be at or below 150% of the FPL. Countable resources must be at or below $14,100 for an individual or at or below $28,150 for a married couple living together. Countable resources do not include one's primary residence, life insurance policies, burial plots or spaces, vehicles in use, or certain distributions received by an Alaskan Native from Alaska Native Regional and Village Corporation. Must be entered into a Medicare prescription drug plan (PDP) such as a Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C) that includes prescription coverage.
Office: M-F, 9am-4pm. Toll Free Number: 24 hours daily.
(800) 633-4227

Voice - (800)-MEDICARE

https://socialsecurity.gov/extrahelp

Interpreter services

Call or visit the website.

None.

King, WA

Description

Assists with prescription drug program costs for qualified low-income individuals receiving Medicare prescription drug coverage. Extra Help is estimated to provide about $4,000 per year to assist with monthly premiums, annual deductibles and prescription co-payments related to a Medicare prescription drug plan. Individuals receiving Medicare and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or dual-enrolled with Medicare and Medicaid are automatically enrolled into Extra Help. After applying, the state will then contact the applicant to assist with applying for a Medicare Savings Program.

Providing organization

Social Security Administration

Manages application and administration offices for federal Social Security programs that provide financial assistance to vulnerable adults.