(800) 827-9990The Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) is a Medicare program to help people with limited income and resources pay Medicare prescription drug program costs, like premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance. The Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) is also known as Extra Help.
To qualify for LIS, your income and resources must be equal to or lower than these limits:
Low-Income Subsidy Program 2019 Income and Resources Limits
|
Monthly Income Limits |
Resource Limits* |
Amount of |
|
| Level 1 (Up to 135% of FPL) |
Single: $1,405 Married: $1,902 |
Single: $7,730.01 to $12,890 Married: $11,600.01 to $25,720 |
100% (less help with copays & deductibles if resources are more than $7,560 or $12,600) |
| Level 2 (136% to 140% of FPL) |
Single: $1,457 Married: $1,973 |
Single: $12,890 or less Married: $25,720 or less |
75% |
| Level 3 (141% to 145% of FPL) |
Single: $1,509 Married: $2,043 |
Single: $12,890 or less Married: $25,720 or less |
50% |
| Level 4 (146% to 150% of FPL) |
Single: $1,561 Married: $2,114 |
Single: $12,890 or less Married: $25,720 or less |
25% |
* The LIS program does not count money you set aside for burial expenses as part of your resources, which is $1,500 for individuals and $3,000 for couples.
