Medicare Extra Help 2026 Income and Asset Limits and How to Apply
Check the 2026 Medicare Extra Help income and asset limits, automatic eligibility, required documents, and Social Security application process.
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Calendar Year 2026 Resource and Cost-Sharing Limits for Low-Income Subsidy
First, check whether you receive Medicaid, a Medicare Savings Program such as QMB·SLMB·QI, or SSI to determine whether you qualify automatically.
Compare the 2026 income and asset limits with your expected annual income and current financial assets, but apply even if you are slightly over the limits, taking deduction rules into account.
Prepare documents that verify the information in your application, such as bank statements, tax returns, wage and pension records, and IRA·401(k) statements.
Apply for Extra Help at any time during the year through the official Social Security website, by phone, or at a local office.
After reviewing the decision notice, check your Part D plan's formulary, network pharmacies, and any amount above the benchmark premium.