How can I get financial "Extra Help" with my Medicare Part D prescription drug costs?

To apply for the Medicare Part D Extra Help program:

You can call the Social Security Administration about the Extra Help program at 1-800-772-1213, Monday through Friday between 7 am and 7 pm and a Social Security Administration representative can then help you get the proper forms so that you can apply for the Extra Help program (TTY/TDD users should call 1-800-325-0778). You can also visit a local Social Security office to learn more about the Medicare Part D Extra help program.
You can also apply for Extra Help online at: www.socialsecurity.gov/i1020 and you can learn more about the Extra Help program on the Social Security Administration website: ssa.gov/part-d-extra-help

You can also contact or visit your local state Medicaid office and ask for assistance with applying for Extra Help - and remember that each state may offer slightly different benefits.

Here is the Medicare link for finding your state Medicaid office: www.medicare.gov/talk-to-someone
Once you contact the state Medicaid office, please explain your situation to a Medicaid representative and ask the representative for assistance.
Remember, the Federal Poverty Level Guidelines (FPL) are used to determine your Medicare Part D Extra Help or Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) qualifications and benefits. The Federal Poverty Level Guidelines change every year and you can find the 2026 FPL information on this site

The 2026 FPL Guidelines were released mid-January and will be used for the remainder of 2026 and early 2027. Anyone not qualifying for LIS using last year's FPL Guidelines should re-apply now that the 2026 FPL Guidelines were released.
We also have information online about the Medicare Part D Extra Help program on this site and you can click on the following link to see the annual income guidelines