Low Income Subsidy
Low Income Subsidy (LIS) is a Medicare Program that assists in paying Medicare drug coverage for people with limited income resources.
Have You Applied for LIS? You Might Be Eligible For Medicare Drug Coverage
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Changes to Medicare Insurance Plans in 2025 are directly impacting your medication costs for the rest of the year. These changes were implemented by the US Government and change how much of your medication costs you are responsible for paying. We want to assist in directing you to a resource that could help cover those costs.
LIS or Low Income Subsidy is a Medicare Program that assists in paying Medicare drug coverage for people with limited income resources.
If you think you might qualify, follow the link below and answer all the questions accurately.
Having Trouble Applying? Click here for step-by-step instructions.
Once you submit your application, expect to hear back in about 2-3 weeks. They will inform you if you have been approved, denied, or if additional information is needed.
If you think you might qualify, follow the link below and answer all the questions accurately.
Please be aware that the LIS application must be filled out every year.
If you have further questions about your Medicare Plan, Gonzaba Medical Group can connect you with a licensed healthcare professional. Call now at 210-921-3800 and get your questions answered!
Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ's
What’s LIS?
Low Income Subsidy, (LIS), also known as “Extra Help” is a Medicare program to help people with limited income and resources pay Medicare drug coverage (Part D) costs:
- What is Premium – A monthly amount you pay for Medicare coverage, whether you get services or not.
- What is a Deductible – An amount you have to pay for covered services and items each year before Medicare or your plan starts to pay.
- What is Coinsurance – A percentage of the cost that you pay.
Do I have to go to a certain pharmacy if approved?
No, LIS is honored at any pharmacy you choose to use. The pharmacy will run the prescription through your current Medicare coverage and since LIS is provided by Medicare, the pharmacy will know of your LIS status and copays will automatically apply accordingly.
Will I get a call from the program or just a letter?
You will receive a letter from LIS in about 2-3 week to inform you if you are approved, denied or if additional information is needed.
Do I really need to provide my spouse's social since they are not applying?
No.
Do you need the actual amount of what I get?
No, just an estimate.
If my daughter lives with us, do I include her proof of income?
If you file income tax together (you claim her, or she claims you), yes.
Will this affect my current Medicare (MC) coverage?
No.
Will this affect my assets, will the state be able to take my home later?
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