Medicare Extra Help Eligibility Calculator
Screen 2026 Part D Low-Income Subsidy income, resources, Medicare and residence requirements.
Initial result
Requirements metSSA makes the decision
Income limit
$23,940Below 150% FPL
Resource limit
$18,090Within limit
Countable income and resources
SSA applies exclusions before comparing income and resources. A home, vehicles, personal possessions, burial plots and some burial funds generally do not count. People with full Medicaid, a Medicare Savings Program or SSI can be deemed eligible automatically.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 2026 Extra Help income limit?
Countable income must be below 150% of the federal poverty level: $23,940 for a one-person household in the 48 states and DC, with higher Alaska and Hawaii limits.
What is the 2026 Extra Help resource limit?
SSA uses $18,090 for one person and $36,100 for a married couple living together when the $1,500-per-person burial allowance is included.
Is there still partial Extra Help?
No. Coverage starting in 2024 or later receives the full subsidy when eligible, though a plan premium above the local benchmark can still be payable.
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