Beneficiaries with incomes less than $16,335 a
year, or $22,065 for a married couple, and have
resources limited to $12,640, or $25,260 for a
married couple, qualify for the Medicare
Low-Income Subsidy Programalso known as LIS or
"Extra Help." Resources include bank accounts,
stocks, and bonds, but do not include a
beneficiary's house, car or life insurance policies.
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