With 2024 Medicare plans, Extra Help will cover members during the coverage gap phase. Starting in 2025, Medicare will no longer have a coverage gap phase.
Need help with Part D prescription drug costs?
If you qualify for Extra Help,* you’ll get help to pay your Part D plan’s:
- Monthly Part D premium
- Yearly deductible
- Coinsurance
- Copayments
And it waives any Part D late enrollment penalty.
Is Extra Help for you?
First, you’ll need Medicare drug coverage (Part D). You may qualify for Extra Help with your plan if you have up to:
Income limit |
Resource limit |
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Single |
$23,475 |
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Married |
$31,725 |
$35,130 |
Income limit |
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Single |
$23,475 |
Married |
$31,725 |
Resource limit |
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Single |
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Married |
$35,130 |
These amounts are for 2025. They may change in 2026. If your income and resources are a bit higher, you should still apply.
How much would you pay?
How much would you pay?
Use this tool to find out. In 2024, you can switch plans once a quarter before October 1 if you have Extra Help.
CHOOSE YOUR LOCATION AND PLAN TO SEE YOUR MONTHLY PLAN PREMIUM:

Ways to apply for Extra Help
Get help
Need help applying? Call BeneLynk at 1-888-715-0225 (TTY: 711), Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM ET. BeneLynk is an independent company.
Apply online
Call Social Security
Call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 or TTY: 1-800-325-0778, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 7 PM. You can talk to an agent or schedule a visit.
Want to learn more?
*For benefits of Extra Help
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