Get help with your Medicare costs

Alaska’s Medicare Information Office can help you with either application 1-800-478-6065 or in Anchorage (907) 269-3680.

Extra Help with Medicare Part D Prescription Drugs

If you are at or below the following income and assets amounts you can get help from Medicare with your Part D prescription plan costs.

The fastest and easiest way to apply is online at http://www.benefitscheckup.org/alaska. The only way to know for sure if you qualify is to apply.

Help paying for Medicare Part B (Medical) Premiums

If you can answer “YES” to these three questions, you should apply for help paying your Medicare costs.

1. Do you have Medicare Part A, also known as hospital insurance?  If you aren’t sure, look on your red, white, and blue Medicare Insurance card, or call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213. TTY users should call 1-800-325-0778.
2. Is your income at or below the income limit listed below?
   
   

Individual Monthly Income Limit	Married Couple Monthly Income Limit
$1,435	$1,938



3. Are your resources at or below $7,080 for an individual or $10,620 for a married couple? Resources include money in a checking or savings account, stocks, and bonds. When you count your resources, don’t include your home, car, burial plot, up to $1,500 for burial expenses, furniture, or other household items.
   
   Obtain the application for services, contact your local Public Assistance district office at 1-800-478-4372 or go online: Public Assistance Application