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Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA)

Under the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA), states, territories, and the District of Columbia received funding to help Medicare beneficiaries apply for the Medicare Part D Extra Help/Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) and the Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs). Funding is also used to provide Part D counseling to Medicare beneficiaries who live in rural areas, and to promote the new Medicare prevention and wellness benefits.

Since 2009, MIPPA grantees have submitted more than 690,000 LIS and MSP applications for a total value of benefits of over $1.9 billion. Read more about the results of the first two MIPPA grants to states in our latest report and access a recording of our April 2013 webinar, MIPPA--What We've Learned and What Happens Next.

NCOA’s role

The National Center for Benefits Outreach & Enrollment serves as the resource center for MIPPA grantees. The Center provides training, collects data, and disseminates information and best practices to grantees.

MIPPA map

Our national map provides examples of success from across the country, as well as downloadable fact sheets on the achievements of each MIPPA state.

MIPPA successes

Want to know more about what states have accomplished using MIPPA funds? Check out these success stories:

• Benefits counselors: The front lines of MIPPA
• Don't mess with success in Texas
• MIPPA spells savings for many
• Reaching out in Cherry Creek, NV
• Securing savings and independence
• Testimonials from the field

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