Medicare premiums, deductibles, and copayments can add up. Luckily, there are several programs that can help a beneficiary with Medicare cost-sharing. Below is a list of these programs, their eligibility requirements, information about applying, and the benefits they provide. If you have any questions regarding these programs, you may contact a SHINE counselor at MassOptions at 800-243-4636, or by calling your local Council on Aging and making an appointment with your local SHINE counselor.

Income and asset limits as of March 1, 2021