The first factsheet contains information on the changes to the Low Income Subsidy, “Extra Help” program for 2010 as a result of the Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA). The second factsheet contains information on the Extra Help redetermination process for 2009 and what you can expect during this process. Both factsheets are available at www.socialsecurity.gov/prescriptionhelp.
Dave Snell, NARFE Retirement Benefits