Programs for people who need help with Medicare costs

Depending on which program you qualify for, it may pay your:

• Part B premium
• Part A premium, if any
• Medicare copays and deductibles

Complete the Minnesota Health Care Programs Application for Certain Populations DHS-3876 (PDF) and return it to your county or tribal office.

If you cannot print out the application, call your county or tribal office and ask to have it mailed to you.

Yes, the county or tribal office will review your application to see if you qualify for both Medical Assistance and Medicare Savings Programs.

The income limit and whose income counts depend on who lives with you.

Yes, usually the home you live in and a car do not count toward the asset limit.

Yes, however, your assets must be within the asset limit.

There is no cost for Medicare Savings Programs. However, there may be costs, such as copays, related to Medicare and MA.

Medicare Savings Programs coverage usually starts the month we get your application. Some people may get Part B premiums paid going back three months from the date we get your application.

When your coverage starts, Social Security will stop taking Medicare premiums out of your monthly Social Security check.

You may still qualify. You must tell us if you have other health insurance in addition to Medicare.

You may be able to get help through MA. See:

• People who are 65 or older
• Adults with disabilities
• Children under 21 with disabilities