Government benefit
- Country
- United States
- Official name
- Extra Help (Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy)
- Run by
- Social Security Administration (SSA)
- Type
- Health care
Help paying Medicare Part D premiums, deductibles and copays for people with limited income and resources.
Who it is for
People with Medicare who have limited income and resources.
Eligibility
Income and resources must be under limits that SSA publishes each year.
You qualify automatically if you have full Medicaid, a Medicare Savings Program (QMB, SLMB or QI), or SSI.
What you get
Lower costs for Medicare prescription drug coverage, including premiums, deductibles and copays.
How to apply
Apply online at ssa.gov/extrahelp, by phone, or at a local Social Security office.
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