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Social Security Administration / Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Max Benefit
$5K
Enrollment Period
Open enrollment
Extra Help (also called the Low Income Subsidy or LIS) assists Medicare beneficiaries with limited income and resources in paying Medicare Part D prescription drug plan premiums, deductibles, and copays, potentially saving over $5,000 per year. Full Extra Help eliminates the Part D premium (up to the benchmark amount), the deductible, and the coverage gap, with copays of $0–$4.70 for generics and $0–$11.80 for brand-name drugs in 2024. Beneficiaries who receive Medicaid, SSI, or Medicare Savings Program benefits are automatically enrolled.
Answer each question — we'll show you exactly what applies to your situation.
Are you (or your child) enrolled in a participating program or school?
What is your household income?
This program has a fixed annual income limit. Count income from all sources — wages, self-employment, Social Security, pensions, and any other regular payments.
Your household income must be at or below:
$21,996/year
$1,833/month · $423/week
Is your annual household income below $21,996?
Do you meet the resource limits for this program?
Automatic enrollment for Medicaid, SSI, or Medicare Savings Program recipients
Annual redetermination required to maintain Extra Help