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Medicare Savings Program: Help Paying Medicare Costs

October 1, 2026 · Quinebaug Valley Senior Center staff

The Medicare Savings Program (MSP) helps people with limited income pay Medicare costs. Depending on your income, it can pay your Part B premium, and some levels also help with deductibles and co-pays. Qualifying for MSP also qualifies you for Extra Help with prescription drug costs.

Who usually qualifies

  • You have Medicare Part A (or can get it)
  • You live in Connecticut
  • Your monthly income is under the program limit. Connecticut's limits are higher than many states and change every year — call to confirm the current numbers.

What to bring

  • Your red, white, and blue Medicare card
  • Photo ID
  • Proof of income (Social Security award letter, pension statements)
  • Recent bank statements

How to apply

Our certified CHOICES Medicare counselors can check whether you qualify and help you fill out the application for free. Call us at (860) 774-1243.

Other numbers

Applying is always free. If anyone asks you to pay to apply, it is a scam.

Questions about this?

Call us at (860) 774-1243 — free, confidential, no appointment needed.

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