Benefits & programs · Federal health & long-term care
Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Run by Social Security AdministrationWhat it is
Extra Help is a Social Security program that assists with Medicare Part D prescription drug costs for people with limited income and savings. The program's specific eligibility requirements and benefit details are determined by Social Security.
What it may help with
may help with medicare Part D premiums, prescription drug deductibles, copayments for medications, and out-of-pocket drug costs.
The official page
Only the program itself can tell you if your family qualifies — eligibility often depends on income, care needs, and your state.
Go to the official page ↗We last confirmed this official link on July 2026.
This is a plain-language summary of a public program, not advice and not a promise that you qualify. Programs change; confirm current details and eligibility on the official page above or with a benefits counselor.