Social Security Administration (SSA)
Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs
Social Security Administration (SSA) - Austin
404 2nd St NW, Austin, MN, 55912
(866) 504-5010
https://www.ssa.gov/medicare/part-d-extra-help
Service Details
Description
Social Security Administration (SSA) administers 'Extra Help', the part of the Medicare prescription drug program that helps qualified beneficiaries pay for their Medicare prescription drug plan costs.
You may be able to get assistance to pay for the premiums, annual deductible, and co-payments related to the your Medicare prescription drug plan if eligible
Features
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Area Served by County
- Freeborn County
- Mower County
- Steele County
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Specialization
- People with low income
Eligibility
Application Instructions
Applications can be submitted online or by phone. A paper application can also be requested by phone.
Business Hours
9:00am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday
Area Served
Freeborn, Mower, and Steele counties
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main - Local Toll Free | (866) 504-5010 | |
| TTY | (800) 325-0778 |
Last Update
8/20/2024
Other Locations
- Social Security Administration (SSA) - Alexandria 2633 Jefferson St, Ste 701, Alexandria, MN, 56308
- Social Security Administration (SSA) - Baxter 8331 Brandon Rd, Baxter, MN, 56425
- Social Security Administration (SSA) - Bemidji 2900 Hannah Ave NW, Bemidji, MN, 56601
- Social Security Administration (SSA) - Bloomington 6161 American Blvd W, Ste 100, Bloomington, MN, 55438
- Social Security Administration (SSA) - Brooklyn Center 3280 Northway Dr, Brooklyn Xing Office Park, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55429
- Social Security Administration (SSA) - Duluth 230 W Superior St, Ste 500, Duluth, MN, 55802
- Social Security Administration (SSA) - Fairmont 400 S State St, Ste 70, Fairmont, MN, 56031
- Social Security Administration (SSA) - Fargo 657 2nd Ave N, Rm 320, Fargo, ND, 58102
- Social Security Administration (SSA) - Fergus Falls 1023 W Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537
- Social Security Administration (SSA) - Grand Forks 402 Demers Ave, Ste 300, Grand Forks, ND, 58201
- Social Security Administration (SSA) - Hibbing 1122 E 25th St, Hibbing, MN, 55746
- Social Security Administration (SSA) - Mankato 12 Civic Center Plz, Ste 1550 Mankato Pl, Mankato, MN, 56001
- Social Security Administration (SSA) - Marshall 507 Jewett St, Ste B, Marshall, MN, 56258
- Social Security Administration (SSA) - Minneapolis 1811 Chicago Ave, Ste 1, Minneapolis, MN, 55404
- Social Security Administration (SSA) - Rochester 206 Broadway Ave S, Ste 600, Rochester, MN, 55904
- Social Security Administration (SSA) - Sioux Falls 5021 S Nevada Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57108
- Social Security Administration (SSA) - St. Cloud 3800 Veterans Dr, Ste 100, St. Cloud, MN, 56303
- Social Security Administration (SSA) - St. Paul 332 Minnesota St, Ste N650, St. Paul, MN, 55101
- Social Security Administration (SSA) - Winona 53 E 3rd St, Ste 307, Winona, MN, 55987
Other Services or resources
- Disability and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Employment Support for Workers with Disabilities - Ticket to Work/Self Sufficiency Program
- Information and Support - Replace Medicare or Social Security Card
- Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS)
- Social Security Representative Payee
- Work Incentives Programs
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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NS-8000.5000-600Medicare Part D Low Income Subsidy (Extra Help) Applications Definition
Social Security offices and state Medicaid agencies that accept applications and determine eligibility for the subsidies that are available to low income beneficiaries enrolled in the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Benefit. Beneficiaries may also apply for the subsidy through the online application available on the Social Security Administration website.
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YB-8000Older Adults Definition
Individuals who are age 50, 55, 60, 62 or 65 or older depending on the minimum age for qualifying as an older adult which varies by program.
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YC-7900Social Security Retirement Recipients Definition
Individuals who are receiving regular monthly retirement checks from the Social Security Administration the amount of which is based on the wages earned and the number of quarters of coverage credited to the person's Social Security record.
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YL-3300.4500Low Income Definition
Individuals or families whose annual income is between 150 and 200% of poverty level for their family size.