CMS Mailing of “Loss of Deemed Status Letter” Begins
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September 17, 2007

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Today the joint CMS & SSA “Loss of Deemed Status Letter” (GREY Letter – publication no. 11198) mailing started going out to beneficiaries who automatically qualified (deemed status) for extra help in 2007, that no longer automatically qualify for the subsidy in 2008. The mailing includes an application for extra help with a postage paid envelope to return to SSA.

In early October, CMS will mail a “Change in Extra Help Co-payment Letter” (ORANGE Letter – publication no. 11199) to people who continue to qualify for extra help in 2008 but will have a change in their co-payment level.
The following materials related to these two mailings have been posted to the Limited Income and Resources web page (www.cms.hhs.gov/limitedincomeandresources/):

• Guide to LIS Mailings for CMS, Social Security and Plans
• Re-deeming Data of Beneficiary Notifications by state, county and zip code
• Notice Sent to Those who No Longer Automatically Qualify for Extra Help in 2008
• Notice Sent to Those with Change in Copayment Level in 2008
• Re-deeming Partner Tip Sheet - Information Partners Can Use on: Changes in Qualifying for Extra Help in 2008
• Re-deeming Q & A
• Re-deeming Consumer Tip Sheet – What to Do if You No Longer Automatically Qualify for Extra Help
• Links to other helpful information, including locating local resources in your area

To read more about this and other Part D changes see the Center for Medicare Advocacy’s alert: Updates For People Eligible For The Part D Low Income Subsidy. pdf text

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