Medicare Beneficiaries May Qualify For Reduced Prescription Costs

“Extra Help” with Medicare prescription costs is available to many Potter County residents. The Extra Help program assists income-eligible Medicare beneficiaries by providing lower premiums and co-pays for medications. There is also no coverage gap, sometimes referred to as “donut hole,” for qualifying beneficiaries, according to Darcy Shutt of the Potter County Area Agency on Aging. She can be reached for more information at (814) 544-7315 or 1-800-800-2560.

The poster below may be helpful to individuals interested in Extra Help. Those who call the toll-free number are advised to provide the code number PSA 51 to signify that they are Potter County residents.