What is the Medicare Extra Help Program?

Extra Help is a program that helps cover more Part D drug costs for certain people with limited resources and income.

Extra Help Program
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  • If your loved one has limited income and resources (amounts stated below), they may qualify for Extra Help, a program to help pay for some drug costs.

  • Starting January 1, 2024, Extra Help will expand to cover more drug costs for certain people with limited income and resources.

  • Your loved one may qualify even if they have a higher income (if they still work, live in Alaska or Hawaii, or have dependents living with them).

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If your loved one has limited income and resources that are below the following limits in 2023, they may qualify for Extra Help.

Income

Single: Yearly income less than $21,870

Married (living with spouse and no other dependents): Yearly income less than $29,850

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