SeniorAge can help you put money back into your pocket through these other important money savings programs. PLEASE NOTE – Gross income is the total amount of income before any deductions are applied. Social Security, wages, IRA disbursements, interest income, pensions, etc. are all income considered.
Contact Senior Age Area Agency on Aging at 417-862-0762 to inquire about any of these money savings programs.
- Missouri Property Tax Credit (MO-PTC)
- Extra Help or Low-Income Subsidy (LIS)
- Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
- Mo HealthNet (Medicaid)
- Expanded Medicaid (AEG)
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly Food Stamps)
- Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Extra Help or Low Income Subsidy (LIS)
Reduces Medicare Part D Premiums, deductibles, drug co-pays, and eliminates coverage gap or doughnut holes.
- SINGLE – Gross monthly income less than $1,843 & resources less than $16,660
- MARRIED – Gross monthly income less than $2,485 & resources less than $33,240
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
(three levels-QMB, SLMB, QI-1)
Pays Medicare Part B premium.
- SINGLE – Gross monthly income less than $1,660 & resources less than $9,090
- MARRIED – Gross monthly income less than $2,239 & resources less than $13,630
Mo HealthNet (Medicaid)
Pays medical services (secondary to Medicare). Incomes higher than the amounts listed may qualify as a spend down status (pay a premium before MO HealthNet will pay for services). Do not have to have Medicare to be eligible for MO HealthNet.
- SINGLE – Gross monthly income less than $1,033 & resources less than $5,726
- MARRIED – Gross monthly income less than $1,397 & resources less than $11,452
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Provides one-time payment to the utility company to help with heating costs. Seniors who exceed the guideline are encouraged to apply because they are allowed a medical deduction.
- SINGLE – Gross monthly income less than $2,370 & resources less than $3,000
- MARRIED – Gross monthly income less than $3,099 & resources less than $3,000
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly Food Stamps)
Provides credits on an EBT card to buy food at the grocery store.
- SINGLE – Gross monthly income less than $1,473 & resources less than $4,250
- MARRIED – Gross monthly income less than $1,984 & resources less than $4,250
Missouri Property Tax Credit (MO-PTC)
Must be 65 or 100% disabled and a Missouri resident for the entire year. Rent Rebate: Qualified persons may receive up to $750 based on the rent paid.
Renters:
- SINGLE – Gross income less than $27,500
- MARRIED – Gross income less than $29,500
Home Owners:
- SINGLE – Gross income less than $30,000
- MARRIED – Gross income less than $34,000
Real Estate Property Tax Rebate for homeowners:
May receive up to $1,100.
- SINGLE – $30,000
- MARRIED – $34,000
Expanded Medicaid (AEG)
Health insurance.
- SINGLE – Gross monthly income less than $1,616 & no resource limit
- MARRIED – Gross monthly income less than $2,185 & no resource limit
Home and Community Based Service (HCBS)
Must be 63 or older to qualify. Pays for in-home service and prescription medications through Medicaid.
Income applies to the person needing services.
- SINGLE – Gross monthly income less than $1,598 & $5,302 in allowable resources ($5,726 on division of assets)