The Social Security Administration's 'Extra Help' program offers a crucial financial lifeline, assisting with Medicare Part D expenses.

Medicare Extra Help can help people access prescription drug coverage. People with lower incomes may benefit from this Social Security program.

Extra Help is available to assist with the costs of prescription drugs under Medicare. This program can help with Part D out-of-pocket costs.

You can automatically become eligible for Extra Help if you have Medicaid, help with medication costs from a Medicare savings program, or receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.

Medicare prescription drug plans have true out-of-pocket (TrOOP) costs that a person pays before the plan covers eligible costs in full. Read more.

Some people in specific ZIP codes may be eligible for added help with their Medicare costs. The SSA sends annual letters to those who may qualify. Read more.