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MIPPA: Medicare Improvements for Patients & Providers Act
Customer Information
Do you have limited resources or income? Do you have to choose between your monthly prescriptions and other expenses? Oklahoma Human Services offers programs to help low-income seniors and persons with disabilities to apply for two programs that help pay for their Medicare expenses:
Extra Help – Lowers your Medicare (Part D) prescription drug costs
Individual Income/Month |
Married Couple Income/Month |
Individual Resources |
Married Couple Resources |
Per Prescription Costs |
$1,903 |
$2,575 |
$17,220 |
$34,360 |
Up to $4.50 generic and $11.20 brand name- copay |
Covers the cost of the Medicare monthly premium
Individual Income/Month |
Married Couple Income/Month |
Individual Resources |
Married Couple Resources |
Your Costs Savings/Month |
$1,715 |
$2,320 |
$9,430 |
$14,130 |
$174.70 |
There is a $20 income disregard (factored into the income limits above) that the Social Security Administration automatically subtracts from your monthly unearned income.
- Income is based on:
- Social Security
- Veteran’s benefits
- Pensions
- Earnings
- Railroad Retirement
- Other Income
- Excluded Resources/Assets
- Vehicle
- Back Payments from Social Security and SSI
- Personal Possessions
- Life Insurance
- Burial Plots
- Irrevocable burial contract
Community Partner Information
Community partnerships are critical to achieving the goals of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA). The MIPPA program is to help states increase outreach and awareness of these valuable benefits to consumers with low incomes. OKDHS values community partner's assistance in connecting potential eligible Medicare beneficiaries with our MIPPA Coordinators. Please see the following informational resources for your use and individuals you may come in contact with. Feel free to make these available in any format that is convenient for you. For bulk copies, presentations, or additional information, contact your MIPPA Coordinator.
For More Information and Presentations, locate your MIPPA Coordinator below.
