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Financial assistance for your prescription drugs: Learn about Extra Help

Medicare beneficiaries who have limited resources and income may be able to get Extra Help, a government financial assistance program that helps pay for Medicare Part D costs. If you qualify for Extra Help, you will receive either a full or partial subsidy, depending on your income and assets. Many beneficiaries qualify for some level of Extra Help, even if they exceed income limits.

The Extra Help program can help you pay for:

  • Your monthly Medicare premium
  • Copays
  • Coinsurance amounts

The table below shows you your monthly cost based on the four standard levels of assistance available.

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2025

County
Maricopa, Pinal and Pima
Maricopa and Pinal only
100%
You pay $0 / monthly
$3.00 / month
0%
You pay $0 / monthly
$28.00/ month

If you are not getting Extra Help, you can see if you qualify by calling:

1-800-MEDICARE or 1-800-633-4227 (TTY: 1-877-486-2048) (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) at 602-417-5010, then press 1, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
The Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY: 711) or 1-800-325-0778 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday
    Blue Cross® Blue Shield® of Arizona (AZ Blue) is contracted with Medicare to offer HMO Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment in AZ Blue plans depends on contract renewal.

    You are eligible to enroll in a AZ Blue Medicare Supplement plan if you are age 65 or older, entitled to Medicare Part A, and enrolled in Medicare Part B, and you live in the plan service area. You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premiums (and Part A, if applicable), if not otherwise paid for by Medicaid or another third party. During the first six months when you are age 65 and also enrolled in Medicare Parts A & B you cannot be denied a Medicare Supplement plan when you apply for one, regardless of health status.

    Health Choice Pathway HMO D-SNP is a Health Plan with a Medicare contract and a contract with the state Medicaid program. Enrollment in Health Choice Pathway HMO D-SNP depends on contract renewal. Health Choice Pathway Member Services can be reached at 1-800-656-8991, TTY: 711, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., 7 days a week.
    Member Services can be reached at 480-937-0409 (in Arizona) or at our toll-free phone number at 1-800-446-8331 (TTY users should call 711). Hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday from April 1 to September 30; and 7 days a week from October 1 to March 31. Member Services also has free language interpreter services available for non-English speakers.

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    Last Updated 01/01/2025