Benefit Checklist (for Maine) August - December 2007
Couple / Two person household
♦Our monthly income is less than $2,111 and one of us is older than 62 or we are disabled – You are probably eligible for Low Cost Drug Program. Saves you as much as 80% on generic prescription drugs, savings on some name brands specific to covered diseases also.
♦Our monthly income is less than $1,870 and one of us is at least age 60 – You may be eligible for Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Income limit can be increased by adding out-of-pocket medical costs. Provides about $400 in help on energy bills each year.
♦Our monthly income is less than $1,430 and one of us is at least age 60. We have less than $3,000 in cash assets – You may be eligible for Food Stamps
♦Our monthly income is less than $2,211 and we receive Social Security. You may be eligible for Qualified Individual-1 (QI-1) or, if less than $2,040 for Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB). Pays your Medicare Part B monthly premium adding an extra $93.50 each month, each person to your Social Security checks.
♦Our monthly income is less than $1,812 and we receive Social Security. You may be eligible for Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Pays your Medicare Part B monthly premium adding an extra $93.50 each month each person to your Social Security checks. Pays Medicare deductibles and co-payments saving you from buying Medicare supplements.
♦Our monthly income is less than $1,241 and we are at least age 65 or are disabled. We have less than $15,000 in cash and interest bearing bank accounts – You may be eligible for Maine Care. Pays your Medicare Part B monthly premium adding an extra $93.50 each month to your Social Security check. Pays Medicare deductibles and co-payments saving you from buying Medicare supplements, pays prescription drug costs, provides some dental care, pays for medical transportation.
♦Our monthly income is less than $934 and we are at least age 65 or are disabled and we have less than $3,000 in cash and interest bearing accounts – You may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Provides an extra check, qualifies automatically for Maine Care (see above).
For more information, an application for any benefit, or help completing an application contact:
SeniorsPlus
8 Falcon Road
PO Box 659
Lewiston, ME 04243
Telephone: 795-4010; toll free 1-800-427-1241
Last Up-date 6/4/07
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