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Extra Help Calculator
The Medicare Extra Help Program is for people with limited income and resources who need assistance with paying for prescription medications costs. To apply for Extra Help, click here.
Total Monthly Income
The income limit is based on your income from the previous year. Social Security income is calculated as a “before Medicare deduction” amount.
Less than $1,822.50
Total Resources
Resources include money in a checking, savings, or retirement account, stocks, and bonds. States do not count the home you live in, one car, or burial plots.
Less than $16,600.00
If your income and total resources are above the benchmarks, you may still qualify for partial assistance.
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