Medicare Cost Sharing (MCS) – Qualifying Individual (QI)
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This program will pay your Medicare Part B premium which is $170.10 a month. Some people will pay less than the full Part B standard monthly premium amount due to the statutory hold harmless provision, which limits certain beneficiaries’ increase in their Part B premium so that it cannot be greater than the increase in their Social Security benefits.

In addition, if you enroll in a Medicare Cost Sharing (MCS) Program, you will be signed up for the Extra Help program through Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage. This program helps people with limited income and resources pay for their medicines.


How do I apply?

To apply for the program, you can print and fill out an application form and mail it to the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS).

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BenefitsCheckUp can help you assess whether you can get help from programs before you apply. Answer questions anonymously to find out if you may be eligible for key benefits programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicare Savings Programs, Medicaid, Medicare Part D Low Income Subsidy (LIS) - Extra Help, among others. 

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