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April 16, 2022
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Medicare extra help

  • April 16, 2022
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My mother-in-law (91) lives with us and receives extra help toward prescriptions from Medicare. What impact will that have on her if we claim her as a dependent for the tax credit (2021)?

    Best answer by JillS56

    Thanks so much. It's through Social Security. I appreciate you.


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    ColeenD3
    Level 15
    April 16, 2022

    Being a dependent does not affect her Medicare. Is there some other supplemental plan that might be affected?

    bjmcadoo1Author
    Level 2
    April 16, 2022

    Thanks for your response Coleen. My main concern is the "extra help" she receives for Part D. I want to make sure there's not any negative consequences to her, like reducing the amount of extra help she receives. Does my question make sense?

    ColeenD3
    Level 15
    April 17, 2022

    Where does the extra help come from? You may want to contact the agency that provides it.