Extra Help (LIS)
Extra Help / Part D Low-Income Subsidy
In short
Pays most Part D premiums/deductibles; low copays (about $5 generic/$12 brand in 2026, unverified). Medicare beneficiaries with limited income/resources; automatic for Medicaid, MSP, SSI.
Why it matters
Cuts drug costs for seniors on Medicare. Short online form. Often paired with the Medicare Savings Program.
- What you get
- Pays most Part D premiums/deductibles; low copays (about $5 generic/$12 brand in 2026, unverified).
- Who qualifies
- Medicare beneficiaries with limited income/resources; automatic for Medicaid, MSP, SSI.
- Income limit (2026)
- Up to 150% FPL; resource limit ~$18,000 single / ~$36,000 couple (2026 exact figures unverified).
- Papers to gather
- SSN, income and bank balances (no proof needed upfront).
- Renewal
- SSA periodic redeterminations.
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