Who can get help paying Medicare premiums?

A Medicare Savings Program helps people with limited income and savings pay Part A and Part B premiums, and sometimes more. In 2026 the monthly income limit for one person is $1,350 to $1,816 depending on the program. Your state decides which program you get.

Extra Help is a Medicare program that lowers the cost of prescription drug coverage. People who qualify for a Medicare Savings Program get it automatically.

What if my income is over the limit?

Ask your state anyway. Some states use higher limits or count fewer things, and the official Medicare page says to apply even if you do not think you qualify.

Do you save my numbers?

No. The check runs in your browser and nothing is sent to us.

Help paying for Medicare

Many people with limited income get help paying Medicare premiums and drug costs, and many never ask. Answer four questions to see if you may qualify. It takes about a minute.

Questions people ask

Who can get help paying Medicare premiums?: A Medicare Savings Program helps people with limited income and savings pay Part A and Part B premiums, and sometimes more. In 2026 the monthly income limit for one person is $1,350 to $1,816 depending on the program. Your state decides which program you get.
What is Extra Help?: Extra Help is a Medicare program that lowers the cost of prescription drug coverage. People who qualify for a Medicare Savings Program get it automatically.
What if my income is over the limit?: Ask your state anyway. Some states use higher limits or count fewer things, and the official Medicare page says to apply even if you do not think you qualify.
Do you save my numbers?: No. The check runs in your browser and nothing is sent to us.

Limits come from the official Medicare pages, read 2026-10-22. See how we check facts on our methodology page. More tools for this stage of life: retirement hub.