Reduce Your Medicare Part D Drug Costs

Posted 05/29/2014  Are you currently on a Medicare Part D prescription plan? You might be able to receive help for your Part D drug costs through the state of Pennsylvania’s PACE program. Through the PACE and PACEnet program, you may be eligible for reduced Part D premiums and reduced co-pays. To be eligible for PACE or PACEnet:
  • ·        You must be 65 years of age or older
  • ·        A Pennsylvania resident for at least 90 days prior to the date of application 
  • ·        You cannot be enrolled in the Department of Public Welfare’s Medicaid prescription benefit
PACE and PACENET eligibility is determined by your previous calendar year’s income.  PACE  
  • ·        For a single person, total income must be $14,500 or less
  • ·        For a married couple, combined total income must be $17,700 or less
  PACENET  
  • ·        PACENET income limits are slightly higher than those for PACE
  • ·        For a single person, total income can be between $14,500 and $23,500
  • ·        For a married couple, combined total income can be between $17,700 and $31,500
  Benefits
  • Reduced Premiums
  • Reduced Co-pays (PACE- $6/Generic, $9/Brand. PACEnet- $8/Generic, $15/Brand.
  • Open s up a Special Enrollment Period that allows you to switch Medicare Advantage Plan anytime during the year!
I fully realize that all of this can be extremely confusing. I am here to help! Allen Heffler has been assisting seniors with their Medicare Insurance for over 25 years. Just call Allen Heffler at (215) 658-1776

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