• Medicare Savings Programs – State programs that assist individuals, who have limited income, with their Medicare costs. The names of these programs may vary by state. The state can help individuals paying for Medicare premiums. In some cases, Medicare Savings Programs also may pay Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) and Medicare Part B (medical insurance) deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments if certain conditions are met. For information about this program and to see if you qualify, call the Florida Department of Children and Families at 1-866-76-ACCESS or 1-866-762-2237. Agents are available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Monday - Friday; TTY users should call 711, or you may apply online at www.myflorida.com/accessflorida (link opens in new window) .
• Low Income Subsidy (LIS) – A program to help individuals pay for Medicare prescription drug costs. Medicare beneficiaries receiving LIS may qualify for assistance in paying for their Part D monthly premium, annual deductible, coinsurance, and copayments. The amount of subsidy depends on the individual's income compared to the Federal Poverty Level and resource limitations set by the Social Security Act. This program is also known as Extra Help. For more information about LIS/Extra Help, contact your local Social Security office at 1-800-772-1213 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Monday - Friday. TTY users should call 1-800-325-0778. Or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048.
• Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) – A combination of medical, social, and long-term care services available only in states that choose to offer it under Medicaid. Eligibility requirements vary from state to state. For Florida, contact the Department of Elder Affairs (link opens in new window) .
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits – Help for people who are disabled, blind, or over age 65 and have limited financial resources. SSI is NOT the same as Social Security benefits. For more information, call the Social Security office at 1-800-772-1213 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Monday - Friday. TTY users should call 1-800-325-0778. You also can use the Benefits Eligibility Screening Tool (BEST) on the Social Security website (link opens in new window)  to find out if you are eligible.

The below documents include information about plan premiums, if any, once someone enrolls in CarePlus and qualifies to get the Extra Help/Low-Income Subsidy (LIS).

2021 LIS Premium Chart

PDF2021 LIS Premium Chart — English (link opens in new window) 

PDF2021 LIS Premium Chart — Spanish (link opens in new window) 

Keep the LIS Rider notification with your important papers, so you can refer to it if you have questions about your costs.

Medicare or the Social Security Administration will periodically review a member's eligibility to make sure the member still qualifies for Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug plan (PDP) costs. Eligibility for Extra Help might change if there is a change in the member's income or resources, if a member gets married or becomes single, or if the member becomes ineligible for Medicaid benefits. The member will be notified if her/his status changes.

If you have any questions about your LIS Rider notification, please call Member Services at 1-800-794-5907, (TTY: 711). From October 1 - March 31, we are open 7 days a week; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. From April 1 - September 30, we are open Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. You may always leave a voicemail after hours, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays and we will return your call within one business day.

You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium. The Part B premium may be covered through your state Medicaid program.