Prescription drug subsidies for low-income seniors: How to use Extra Help and the State Drug Assistance Program?
As people age, minor health issues are inevitable. Chronic illnesses like high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease all require medication. However, drug prices rise every year, while retirement pensions don't increase much. For many low-income seniors, the biggest worry each month is the long bill at the pharmacy. Don't worry, today we'll talk about a benefit many know about but don't fully understand—Extra Help—and each state's Drug Assistance Program (SPAP). Using these programs effectively can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars each month on prescription medications.
