---
kind: "section"
citation: "20 C.F.R. § 418.3201"
title: "20"
number: "418.3201"
heading: "Must you file an application to become eligible for a subsidy?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/20/418.3201"
---

# §418.3201. Must you file an application to become eligible for a subsidy?


Unless you are a person covered by [§ 418.3105](/cfr/20/418.3105.md), in addition to meeting other requirements, you or your personal representative must file an application to become eligible for a subsidy. If you believe you may be eligible for a subsidy, you should file an application. Filing a subsidy application does not commit you to participate in the Part D program. Filing an application will:

- (a) Permit us to make a formal determination on your eligibility for the subsidy and whether you should receive a full or partial subsidy;
- (b) Assure that you can receive the subsidy for any months that you are eligible and are enrolled in a Medicare Part D plan or Medicare Advantage plan with prescription drug coverage; and
- (c) **Give you the right to appeal if you disagree with our determination.**

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: Secs. 702(a)(5) and 1860D-1, 1860D-14 and -15 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 902(a)(5),1395w-101, 1395w-114, and -115).

### Source

Source: 70 FR 77675, Dec. 30, 2005, unless otherwise noted.