Money on the table
Medicare Extra Help in 2027: generic drugs cost up to $5.80 if your income qualifies
Extra Help limits for 2026 are $23,940 income and $18,090 resources for one person, and $32,460 and $36,100 for a married couple. In 2027 you pay a $0 premium and $0 deductible, up to $5.80 for each generic drug and up to $14.40 for each brand-name drug. After your total drug costs reach $2,400, you pay $0 for each covered drug. If you get Extra Help, you may be able to change your drug coverage once per month. You can contact your local State Health Insurance Assistance Program for free help applying.
- Who it covers
- Everyone
- Official source
- medicare.gov
- Checked on
- November 12, 2026. We opened the official page and confirmed the wording and every number.
Up to $5.80 for each generic drug Up to $14.40 for each brand-name drug
What to do
- Call the office on the official page and ask if you qualify.
- Ask what papers to bring. Most offices want ID, proof of income and proof you own the home.
- Applying is free. Nobody official charges a fee to apply.