PBGC Unclaimed Pensions
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Eligibility rules are on the official page.
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Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Costs
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What it is
"Extra Help" is a program to help people with limited income and resources pay Part D premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, and other costs.
Also called: Extra Help, Low-Income Subsidy, LIS, Part D Extra Help
Who qualifies
People with Medicare whose income and resources are under the yearly limits shown on the source page.
The official page has the full rules, which change. Check it before you apply.
How to apply
Apply on the official site. It is free; no one can charge you to apply for this program.
Related programs
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)
Qualifying Individual (QI) Program
Helps pay for: Part B premiums (You must have both Part A and Part B to qualify.)
Eligibility rules are on the official page.
Benefit: Income limit $1,816/month (individual), $2,455/month (couple); resource limit $9,950 / $14,910 (2026)
Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) Program
Helps pay for: Part B premiums only (You must have both Part A and Part B to qualify.)
Eligibility rules are on the official page.
Benefit: Income limit $1,616/month (individual), $2,184/month (couple); resource limit $9,950 / $14,910 (2026)
VA Pension for Wartime Veterans
VA pension benefits are available to some wartime Veterans and their survivors—find out if you’re eligible to apply.
Eligibility rules are on the official page.