Prescription drug costs can add up quickly and many people need financial assistance covering some of the costs. If you meet certain income requirements, you could be eligible for Medicare's assistance program,
Extra Help.
To see if you qualify for Extra Help, contact Medicare, the Social Security Administration, or your state Medicaid office.
- Medicare: 1-800-633-4227 (TTY: 1-877-486-2048)
24 hours a day, seven days a week
- The Social Security Administration 1-800-772-1213 (TTY: 1-800-325-0778)
7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday
- The state Medicaid office