Should all RWHAP clients apply for the Medicare Savings Program (MSP)?
Many RWHAP clients who qualify for Medicare may also qualify for a Medicare Savings Program (MSP) on the basis of income. If you believe that your client meets the criteria for a MSP in your state, then you should help them apply for that program.
Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) are state-administered programs that help certain low-income individuals pay for some or all of their Medicare costs. There are four types of MSPs, each of which have different income and asset eligibility criteria. States may offer one to four types of MSPs and may determine the specific income and asset limits for eligible residents. Contact your state Medicaid program, which administers MSPs, to see what MSP options are available in your state. If you believe that your client meets the criteria for an MSP in your state, then you should help them apply for that program. Many RWHAP clients who qualify for Medicare may qualify for an MSP on the basis of income. Some people who qualify for an MSP automatically qualify to get Extra Help to pay for their Medicare prescription drug coverage as well.