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08/20/2011 12:08 PM
crazyangel
 
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Ok I'm totally stuck just got disability, medicare, and ssi. when i go to get a prescription supplement plan it says i already get extra help and don't need to fill out the form if I have SSI and Disability. But what is the extra help? I'm getting letters slowly from social security explaining a little bit each time but i just need to know how I am going to pay for prescriptions?
"There's someone in my head but it's not me."
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09/28/2011 11:44 PM  Top
Belindawilliams54
 
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I was told today that when I do get disability and medicare that it takes 2 years for the medical (medicare) to kick in. I know this is no help at this time I wish I had better news. I really hope I am proven wrong.

02/01/2012 04:44 PM  Top
mem8172

You have to be on disability 2 years from your onset date. This is when the ssa said you became disabled. Before you gt Medicare .

12/22/2012 07:06 PM  Top
martireese
 
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"Extra Help" is based on income and resources. Basically it is Medicaid. You will receive it until the 2 yrs are up and then you will receive Medicare and Medicaid. Medicaid will pay your monthly Medicare Premiums. Your co/pays for Prescription Part D for 2013 should be around 2.65 for generic and 6.60 for brand.

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