Prescription Assistance/Extra Help
Medicare beneficiaries can qualify for Extra Help with their Medicare prescription drug plan premiums, copays, coinsurance, and deductible costs.
| Monthly Gross Income | Assets (not including a home or vehicle) |
|---|
| Individual | $1,610 | $14,010 |
| Couple | $2,177 | $27,950 |
Utilities
The Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) provides assistance for heating costs, electric costs, and energy crisis situations. Operating with federal and state funding, the program provides assistance to households across the state to help lower the burden incurred with monthly energy costs.
Income Guidelines for the 2021-2022 Home Energy Plus Program
Year (10/01/2021 through 9/30/2022)
| Household Size | One Month's Income | Annual Income |
|---|
| 1 | $2,591 | $31,103 |
| 2 | $3,389 | $40,673 |
Medicare Costs
Medicare Savings Program, can help pay for some or all of your Medicare Costs. Medicaid may pay some or all of your out-of-pocket costs for Medicare Part A (hospital-related costs) and Medicare Part B (physician-related costs), premiums, copays, and coinsurance.
| Monthly Gross Income | Assets (not including a home or vehicle) |
|---|
| Individual | $1,528 | $8,400 |
| Couple | $2,059 | $12,600 |
FoodShare
FoodShare helps people with limited money buy the groceries they need for good health.
| Household Size | Monthly Gross Income |
|---|
| 1 | $2,148
|
| 2 | $2,904 |
| 3 | $3,660 |