Low Income Subsidy (LIS)
Medicare Glossary
A Medicare program, also called Extra Help, that helps people with limited income and resources pay for Medicare prescription drug plan costs including premiums, deductibles, and copayments. You may qualify automatically or by applying through Social Security.
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