Are you concerned about your Medicare Part D prescription premiums and medication costs? You may be able to get assistance. Extra Help Program may help pay Medicare Prescription premiums, deductibles, and copayments. Extra Help is estimated to be worth at least $5,900 in savings this year.
To qualify for Extra Help, your income and assets (like money in a bank, stocks, or bonds) must be at or below the amounts shown below. Your home and vehicle are examples of assets that are not counted (there are other assets not counted).
Extra Help Program | 2024 Income Limit
Single person
$22,590 year
$1,883 monthly
Married couple
$30,660 year
$2,555 monthly
2024 Asset or Resource Limit
$17,220 $34,360
You can apply for Extra Help at the Social Security Administration website www.ssa.gov/benefits/medicare/prescriptionhelp or by calling Social Security at 800-772-1213 (TTY 800-325-0778).
Senior Services can help you apply for Extra Help
Senior Services has staff and volunteers certified here to assist you. Senior Services can assist with an application to this program. Please call 989-633-3748 to be connected with a Health Benefits Assistance Volunteer.
