Senior citizens enrolled in PACE and PACENET may retain their benefits even if their income may exceed certain income guidelines under legislation under Act 12 of 2014, says State Rep. Jim Cox (R-129)
The law started as House Bill 777.
The new law allows any individual enrolled in PACE or PACENET as of Dec. 31, 2012, to remain eligible if his or her maximum income limit is exceeded solely due to a Social Security cost-of-living adjustment until such eligibility expires on Dec. 31, 2015.
This adjustment was required after the Social Security Administration issued a cost-of-living increase that put many seniors just beyond the eligible income threshold, potentially costing them valuable prescription drug assistance.
PACE, PACENET and PACE plus Medicare are Pennsylvania’s prescription assistance programs for older adults, offering low-cost prescription medication to qualified residents, age 65 and older.
For more information on PACE, PACENET and other programs, visit the Department of Aging’s website or call 1-800-225-7223.
