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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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    5 replies

    ColeenD3
    Alumni - Intuit
    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
    Alumni - Intuit
    April 17, 2022

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