IRS Joins SSA to Verify Medicare Drug Subsidy Eligibility
Published Date: 4/11/2025
Notice
Summary
The government is teaming up with the IRS to double-check who qualifies for Medicare Part D Low Income Subsidy benefits. This new matching program helps make sure people get the right amount of help with their prescription drug costs. If you get these benefits, your info might be shared between agencies starting soon, but no extra costs for you!
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IRS–SSA Data Match for Medicare LIS
If you get the Medicare Part D Low Income Subsidy (LIS), the IRS will disclose certain tax return information to the Social Security Administration so SSA can verify your LIS eligibility and determine the correct subsidy percentage under the Social Security Act. The notice says your information may be shared between agencies and that there are no extra costs for you.
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