Did You Know: PACE & PACENET Facts

Social Security Medicare Part B premiums are now excluded from income.

PACE Facts:

• A single person’s total income from last year must be $14,500 or less.
• A married couple’s total combined income from last year must be $17,700 or less.
• Covered drugs (based on 30-day supply): $6 Generic co-pay, $9 Brand co-pay.

PACENET Facts:

• A single person’s total income from last year must be between $14,501 and $23,500.
• A married couple’s total combined income from last year must be between $17,701 and $31,500.
• Covered drugs (based on 30-day supply): $8 Generic co-pay, $15 Brand co-pay (PACENET members may have a monthly premium to pay at the pharmacy.)

*Pro-tip: PACE/PACENET looks at your total income of the previous year. If married, they will look at the total income between both spouses. So, if one passes away, you should apply again to have them only review the surviving spouses portion to qualify.