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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.

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)