Medicare Prescription Assistance

Medicare Extra Help

Extra Help may substantially reduce what you pay for Medicare Part D prescription coverage, including premiums, deductibles and prescription copays.

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Pharmacist helping a senior save money on Medicare Part D prescriptions
Major Savings

The Benefits of Full Extra Help

Qualified beneficiaries can receive meaningful savings throughout the year.

$0 Plan Premium For a qualifying benchmark Medicare Part D plan
$0 Annual Deductible No standard Part D deductible for full Extra Help
As low as $5.10 Generic Prescriptions For covered generic drugs in 2026
As low as $12.65 Brand-Name Prescriptions For covered brand-name drugs in 2026
Additional protection: You do not pay a Part D late enrollment penalty while you qualify for Extra Help. Some people who also receive Medicaid or live in certain institutions may pay even lower prescription copays or $0.
2026 Eligibility Guidelines

Income and Resource Limits

You may qualify when your yearly income and countable resources are below the applicable limits.

Household Annual Income Limit Resource Limit
Single Person $23,940 $18,090
Married Couple $32,460 $36,100
Income limits are higher in Alaska and Hawaii. Resources generally include money in checking or savings accounts, stocks, bonds and certain investments. Your home, one vehicle, household belongings, personal possessions and burial plots generally do not count.
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After Approval

What to Do Next

Take these steps so your Extra Help works with the Medicare drug coverage that best fits your needs.

1

Keep your approval letter

Save the notice showing that you qualify and the date your Extra Help begins.

2

Call Accurate Health Plans

Call 1-800-235-0876. A licensed agent can review your Extra Help status, prescriptions, pharmacy and current Medicare coverage.

3

Review your medications

Confirm that each prescription is covered by the plan and check whether restrictions apply.

4

Review your pharmacy

Make sure your preferred pharmacy participates with the plan and offers the best available pricing.

5

Compare available plans

Extra Help may provide opportunities to change plans during the year. Compare coverage before making a change.

6

Check your first pharmacy receipt

Verify that your reduced Extra Help copays are being applied correctly.

Satisfied client reviewing his approved Extra Help savings

Approved for Extra Help?

Call Accurate Health Plans before changing your coverage. We can help review your prescriptions, pharmacy and Medicare plan options.

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Accurate Health Plans is not connected with or endorsed by the U.S. government or the federal Medicare program. We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to the plans we offer. Contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE for information about all available options. Social Security and Medicare make final Extra Help eligibility decisions.