United States
Medicare Extra Help (Low-Income Subsidy)
People with Medicare who have limited income and resources
- Eligibility
- Eligibility is based on income and resource limits set annually by the Social Security Administration. People who receive Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income, or a Medicare Savings Program usually qualify automatically.
- Application
- Apply through the Social Security Administration online, by phone, or at a local office. Automatic enrolment applies to some beneficiaries.
- Restrictions
- Limits and covered costs change each year. Applies to Medicare Part D prescription drug costs only. Applying for Extra Help does not itself enrol you in a Part D plan, which is needed to use the assistance.
Source checked 19 October 2026 — not a guarantee of current eligibility
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