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Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Resource and Cost-Sharing Limits for Low-Income ...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is releasing guidance on the updated resource limits for individuals who apply and qualify for the low-income subsidy (LIS).
Medicare Extra Help (LIS) in 2026: The $23,475 Income Limit, $18,090 ...
Medicare Extra Help, also called the Low Income Subsidy, drops Part D premiums to zero and caps prescription co-pays at $5.10 generic and $12.65 brand for 2026. Here's the full income and resource limits, who auto-qualifies, and how SSDI beneficiaries apply.
Medicare Part D LIS/Extra Help: Income Limits & Eligibility Chart
See 2026 income and asset limits for Medicare Part D Extra Help (LIS), who qualifies, and how this benefit can lower your prescription drug costs. Download NCOA's coverage chart.
2026 Federal Poverty Level Guidelines (FPL): 2026/2027 LIS ...
The 2026 Federal Poverty Level (FPL) Guidelines determine the income level requirements for people applying for the Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program, also known as the "Extra Help" program.
Eligibility for Low-Income Subsidy | CMS
This page contains information on eligibility for the Low-Income Subsidy (also called "Extra Help") available under the Medicare Part D prescription drug program. It includes information on how one becomes eligible for the Low-Income Subsidy as well as useful outreach material.
CMS updates resource, cost-sharing limits for Low-Income Subsidy in 2026
CMS announces increased resource limits and copay changes for Low-Income Subsidy in 2026, helping some Medicare beneficiaries with prescription drug costs.
Apply for Medicare Part D Extra Help program | SSA
The Extra Help program helps people with limited income and resources lower or cut Part D costs.
Save on your Medicare drug costs with Extra Help
Will I qualify for Extra Help in 2026? You might qualify if you meet all of these conditions: • You live in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia. • Your annual income is below $23,940 for an individual, or $32,460 for a married couple. (Income limits are higher in Alaska and Hawaii.)
2026 Low Income Subsidy Levels
If your income is below 135% of the FPL, you could qualify for the full Low-Income Subsidy. Even if you don’t qualify for full LIS benefits, you could be eligible for partial LIS benefits if your income level is at or below 150% FPL.
Extra Help Medicare Part D 2026 — Income Limits
Extra Help (also called the Low Income Subsidy or LIS) reduces your Medicare Part D prescription drug costs. In 2026, Extra Help limits generic drug copays to $5.10 and brand-name copays to $12.65.
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