LOW INCOME SUBSIDY (LIS)

Low income subsidy is a Medicare program to help people with limited income and resources pay Medicare prescription drug program costs, such as premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance. In Partnership, all members have Medicaid. This means all Partnership members with Medicare Part D receive Extra Help.

If you are a Medicare beneficiary and fill a prescription for a Medicare covered drug, you (or someone on your behalf) will pay part of the costs for your drug. This is called a co-payment. The co-payment for your drug depends on the tier of drug and your income level. The LIS Rider lists the drug co-payment amounts.

For information about Medicare Part D subsidies or your LIS status, you can call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), 24 hours a day/7 days a week. TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048. You can contact the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213, TTY 1-800-325-0778 or visit www.socialsecurity.gov. You may also contact the State Medicaid office at 1-800-362-3002, TTY 1-888-701-1251 or visit www.dhs.wisconsin.gov.