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Do you qualify for Extra Help?
Extra Help pays your Medicare drug plan premium and deductible and caps your copays. Millions of people who qualify have never applied.
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Enter your income and savings. You’ll see whether you likely qualify, what Extra Help would save you, and how to apply.
2026 Extra Help limits
| Single | Married couple | |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly income | $23,940 | $32,460 |
| Savings and resources | $18,090 | $36,100 |
Source: Medicare.gov. Last checked October 1, 2026.
Common questions
What are the 2026 Extra Help limits?
For 2026, the limits are $23,940 a year in income and $18,090 in savings and other resources for a single person, or $32,460 and $36,100 for a married couple living together. Some income and assets don’t count, so apply if you’re close.
Who gets Extra Help automatically?
People with full Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or a Medicare Savings Program that pays their Part B premium qualify automatically, without applying.
When can I apply for Extra Help?
Any time of year. Apply online at SSA.gov or call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213.
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