Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Costs
"Extra Help" is a program to help people with limited income and resources pay Part D premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, and other costs.
Eligibility rules are on the official page.
- Programs
- Caregiver pay and support
- Tennessee Medicaid Agency
Tennessee Medicaid Agency
Run by Tennessee Medicaid agency
What it is
The official page explains this program in full. The short version is being written; until then, the link on the right goes straight to the source.
Also called: state Medicaid office, apply for Medicaid
Who qualifies
Eligibility rules are on the official page.
The official page has the full rules, which change. Check it before you apply.
How to apply
Apply through the state Medicaid agency linked below (the official site).
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Eligibility rules are on the official page.
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Eligibility rules are on the official page.
Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals (QDWI) Program
Helps pay for: Part A premiums only
Eligibility rules are on the official page.
Benefit: Income limit $5,405/month (individual), $7,299/month (couple); resource limit $4,000 / $6,000 (2026)
Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Program
Helps pay for: Part A premiums (if you don't have premium-free Part A); Part B premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments (for services and items Medicare covers).
Eligibility rules are on the official page.
Benefit: Income limit $1,350/month (individual), $1,824/month (couple); resource limit $9,950 / $14,910 (2026)