Help with Medicare Costs

Overview 

Extra Help with Prescription (Part D)

Anyone on Medicare can enroll in a Part D Prescription Plan.
Extra Help is a program that helps with your prescription drug plan costs. If you qualify, you can enroll in a Medicare Part D prescription plan anytime or change your current plan.

The Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Another program that helps with Medicare costs is the Medicare Savings Program. You must be eligible for Medicare Part A (Hospital) to apply. This pays your Medicare Part B (Medical) premiums.

Who qualifies?

If you are on Medicaid, SSI, or get help from the Medicare Savings Program, you automatically qualify for Extra Help already and do not need to apply.

Extra Help with Prescriptions (Part D)

Alaska 2026 income limits for Extra Help:

• $2,494/month (single) Individual
• $3,381/month (couples)

Alaska 2026 assets* limits for Extra Help:

• $18,090 (single)
• $36,100 (couples)

The Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Alaska 2026 income limits for MSP (effective 04/01/2026)

• $2,265/month (single)
• $6,0644/month (couples)

Alaska 2026 assets* limits for MSP

• $9,950 (single)
• $14,910 (couples)

*Assets for Extra Help and MSP include your bank accounts and investment accounts.

DO NOT count the home you live in or the car you drive. 

All income limits include a $20 monthly income disregard.

Income and Assets Limits can change each year.*

How to sign up

How do I apply for Extra Help?

Apply online  or call the Medicare Information Office at 1-800-478-6065.

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