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    Medicare Improvement for Patients & Providers Act (MIPPA)

    Program Code

    The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) program code is 3905300.

    Program Description

    MIPPA, Signed into law July 2008, MIPPA provides funding to help Medicare beneficiaries apply for two valuable benefits: the Low-Income Subsidy "Extra Help" (LIS/Extra Help); and the Medicare Savings Program (MSP). This funding helps states to increase outreach and awareness efforts to consumers with low incomes who are unaware of these valuable benefits. Federal MIPPA funding is allocated to Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs), Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Programs (HICAPs), and Aging and Disability Resource Connections (ADRCs) to provide this outreach and education to assist Medicare beneficiaries who are not currently receiving these benefits in applying for them.

    Program Benefits

    • Through LIS/Extra Help, low-income Medicare beneficiaries receive assistance in paying their monthly Medicare prescription premiums.
    • The Medicare Savings Program (MSP) provides assistance in paying for Medicare Part B Medical Insurance premiums.

    Program Eligibility

    Eligibility Criteria Eligibility Requirement
    Age

    Outreach and enrollment assistance is provided for:

    • Individuals age 65 or older on Medicare
    • Individuals younger than age 65 with a disability and on Medicare
    • Individuals close to eligibility for Medicare and at least age 60
    Income
    Other

    No requirement

    Program Funding

    Funding Type Funding Information
    Source

    MIPAA federal funds via U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

    Allocation Formula

    Not applicable

    Match Requirements

    No requirement

    Other

    Not applicable

    State Fiscal Year Cycle

    September 30 – September 29

    Program Statistics

    Program Fact Sheets - Statewide

    Available Content:

    Program Fact Sheets - Local Level