Payment Options For Past-due Medicare Premiums

Payment Options For Past-due Medicare Premiums

If you or a client owe past-due medicare premiums, there are a few options to
help get back on track. (1) Apply for a installment payment plan (as low as
$15/month) with the Social Security Administration; (2) Request a waiver from
the Social Security Administration where there is an extreme hardship; (3) File an appeal with
Medicaid if there was an incorrect Medicaid decision affecting their Medicare Savings
Program; or (4) Request a Social Security Administration non-medical reconsideration. To
learn more, please visit the National Center on Law and Elder Rights practice tip.

Legal Services of Long Island’s Senior Citizen Law Project provides legal representation,
advice, and referrals to Nassau County seniors in matters involving housing, health care, and
social security. The Project also assists with wills, power of attorney and health care proxy
forms, pooled trusts, Medicaid planning, consumer debt, and utility shut-offs.

With specific funding from the Nassau County Office for the Aging, the Project assists Nassau
County seniors age 60 and older who have a legal issue that meets our priority guidelines.

Telephone consultations assist clients with problem analysis, information, and referral.
Individual cases are accepted for representation after case evaluation. Special visits can be
arranged for those who are homebound, in-hospital, or nursing home residents.

In addition to the “Helpline” and legal representation, the Project collaborates with Senior
Citizen social agencies, provides training, and participates in community information events
that target seniors. Nassau residents can call 516-292-8100.