PAOLA — Miami County Extension agent Diane Burnett said there is extra help for the nearly 200 Miami County residents who can’t afford the Medicare Part D prescription plan. For those low-income seniors, the extra help can be up to 75 percent of their monthly drug bills, she said. About 400 Franklin County and more than 100 Anderson County residents might also qualify for extra help. For applications, check the Web site socialsecurity.gov or call 800-772-1213. You can also check with area Social Security or Kansas SRS offices.
