More Arkansans may qualify for Extra Help, a Medicare program
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A new Medicare law that became effective Jan. 1 makes it easier to qualify for Extra Help, a program that helps Medicare beneficiaries with limited income and resources pay prescription drug costs, including premiums, deductibles and prescription co-payments. [Original News Article]
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