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Texas

1-800-295-3315 (Texas only)

The Economic Security Assistance (ESA) Department is dedicated to helping adults with Medicare secure extra financial help by assisting with the application and renewal process of:

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

State program that helps pay for monthly Medicare part B premium (currently $185.00 per month). If approved, this could be a savings of $2,200 annually.

Low Income Subsidy (LIS)

Federal program that provides a discount on prescription drugs. If approved, prescription copays are no more than $4.90 for each generic / $12.15 for each brand-name covered drug. This extra help is estimated to be worth approximately $6,200 per year, according to the Social Security Administration.

Eligibility for these programs is based on income and asset limits.
MSP monthly income/asset limits: LIS monthly income/asset limits:
Single: Couple: Single: Couple:
Income: $1,781 Income: $2,400 Income: $1,976 Income: $2,664
Assets: $9,660 Assets: $14,470 Assets: $17,600 Assets: $35,130

Note: These amounts and limits are updated annually. Information reflects 2025 amounts.

To connect with the ESA department, please call us at 1-800-295-3315 or TTY/TDD 711, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST.

Economic Security Assistance (ESA) team helps low-income adults with Medicare in Texas apply for government assistance programs

The ESA team at WellMed assists with thousands of applications per year that can help adults with Medicare save as much as $8,400 per year.

Read the full 2025 article to learn more about the impact made by the ESA team.

For more information on the Medicare Savings Program, please visit:
https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicare (Opens in new window) or call 211.

Outside of Texas

Low Income Subsidy (LIS) / Prescription Extra Help

Extra Help With Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs:
https://secure.ssa.gov/i1020/start (Opens in new window)

Understanding the Extra Help with Your Medicare Prescription Drug Plan:
https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10508.pdf (Opens PDF in new window)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

https://www.medicare.gov/basics/costs/help/medicare-savings-programs (Opens in new window)

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