Social Security Administration / Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
What it may cover
$5K
Enrollment
Open enrollment
Where available
Check locally
What you get
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.
Help paying for healthcare, prescriptions, coverage, or care services through a public program or approved provider.
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Must meet income limits (individual income at or below $21,996/year; married couple at or below $29,820/year for full subsidy in 2024)
Your household income must be at or below:
$21,996/year
$1,833/month
Is your household income at or below $21,996/year?
If you do not have one of these, apply anyway and ask what substitutes are accepted.
Processing time varies by location and program funding.
Your ZIP helps you confirm the right local office and state-specific rules.
Other programs in the same category that often go hand-in-hand.