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Medicare Part D Extra Help program

The Extra Help program makes a big difference in the lives of people on Medicare with limited Incomes and resources. Extra Help is a Social Security program that helps with the cost of your prescription drugs, like deductibles and copays. You can apply for Extra Help any time before or after you enroll in Part D.

To be eligible for the Medicare Extra Help Program in 2024, an enrollee’s monthly income must be below $1,903 for an individual ($2,575 for a couple). Resources—which include stocks, bonds, and money in a checking, savings, or retirement account—must be below $17,220 ($34,360 for a couple).