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Prescription
Assistance for Alaska
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| Program Name |
SeniorCare |
| Phone |
1-800-478-6065 |
| Who is eligible |
Residents age 65. For SeniorCare Cash Assistance, income limit
is $16,133 for an individual and $21,641 for a 2-person
household; liquid assets must be below $6,000 for an individual
and $9,000 for a couple. For SeniorCare Prescription Drug
Assistance, income limit is $20,913 for an individual and
$28,053 for a 2-person household. If state funds are
“insufficient”, the state may reduce or eliminate payments,
first for deductibles, then premiums. A “sister” cash
assistance program for seniors up to 135% FPL has first priority
for funds. Individuals must be enrolled in some type of Rx plan
– includes Part D PDP or Medicare Advantage; also group
health, FEHBP, VA, Medigap or “any other private plan”
identified by the state as equivalent to a Part D plan. A person
with no premium or deductible cannot receive benefits; this
disqualifies Medicare enrollees with income under 135% of FPL.
Disabled under age 65, or residents in institutions or nursing
facilities, are not eligible. Residents with income under 135%%
FPL (about 7,000) are eligible for up to $1,440 annual direct
cash benefit, not earmarked for Rx, but available to use for
special assistance low-income copays of $1-$5. Asset limit is
$50,000 (individual) and $100,000 (couple). |
| Where to apply |
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services
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| Link to website |
www.hss.state.ak.us/dsds/seniorcaresio.htm |
| Important Notes |
Under the Cash Assistance program, qualified residents can
receive $120/month cash assistance (up to $1,400 annually).
Under the Prescription Drug Assistance program, qualified
residents can receive up to $670 for annual premiums and
deductibles for Medicare or comparable insurance. |
Top Senior
Care Concepts, 2008 |
