The “Relay for Extra Help” campaign encourages Medicare recipients to help each other by relaying the message to their local communities that financial assistance with their Medicare costs is available — even for those who might not typically receive federal assistance. To receive the Extra Help, you must apply.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has identified that North Carolina has more than 80,000 Medicare recipients who potentially qualify for the cost-saving programs, but have not enrolled.
SHIIP, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Aging and Adult Services, Aging and Disability Resource Centers, and the Area Agencies on Aging have all partnered for the Relay for Extra Help campaign.
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