Extra Help is a program that helps lower your Medicare prescription drug costs, including premiums, deductibles, and copays.

Eligibility is based on your income and assets. If you have Medicaid, SSI, or a Medicare Savings Program, you may automatically qualify.

You can apply online through Social Security, by phone, or with help from a licensed agent.

Yes, the ACA is designed to help people without job-based insurance, including the self-employed and those who are unemployed.

Costs vary depending on your income, location, age, and plan type. Many people pay little or nothing monthly after subsidies.