05/19/2026
📊Valley Medicare Solutions Medicare Minute -Medicare Extra Help:
Extra Help is a federal program that pays most or all of a Part D drug plan's premiums, deductibles, and copays.
In 2026, the program saves the average enrollee about $5,700 a year.
The income limit is $1,995 a month for a single person and $2,705 a month for a couple.
The asset limit is $16,590 single and $33,100 couple, not counting your home, vehicle, and $1,500 per person for burial.
Roth IRAs, traditional IRAs, brokerage accounts, and second homes do count toward the asset limit.
If already on Medicaid, SSI, or a Medicare Savings Program auto-qualifies for Extra Help
Application is free through the Social Security Administration. If your numbers are close to either limit, applying is worth the time!
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