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Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Costs

What Help is Available

Medicare provides help paying for prescription drugs to certain individuals with low income through its “Extra Help” or Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program. What help is available?

You May Qualify for Medicare’s Extra Help Program

If you participate in Medicare plus another program – i.e., Medicaid, PACE, a Medicare Savings Program, or SSI – you'll receive help with some Medicare costs automatically. Read about automatic qualification.

You Can Apply for Extra Help if You Don't Qualify Automatically

Many Medicare beneficiaries qualify for Extra Help with drug costs, so why not check it out? Even if you are not sure, the eligibility standards change frequently, so it may be worth your time to find out more! Find out how to apply.

Where to Find More Information

Need more details about Medicare’s Extra Help Program? Want to talk with someone on the phone? Look here for Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security Administration contact information. Find websites and phone numbers.