When I began to help her with pursuing the LIS program, I also learned of the Extra Help program. Could you clarify these programs? You are correct - the programs (and their names) are confusing.

I recently enrolled in a Medicare drug plan, but I take some expensive medications that have high out-of-pocket costs and need some help. Yes, there’s a low-income subsidy program called Extra ...

Living on a Shoestring Dear Living on a Shoestring: Yes, there’s a low-income subsidy program called Extra Help that assists Medicare beneficiaries on a tight budget by paying for their monthly ...