Extra Help (Low Income Subsidy)

Medicare & Medicaid · Iowa · Free

Social Security program helping pay Medicare prescription drug costs for limited income. Built for older adults choosing between Parts A, B, C, and D — especially during the seven-month Initial Enrollment window. Counselors walk through specific plans by name, compare drug costs side by side, and flag Medicare Savings Program eligibility. A neutral alternative to insurance brokers — no plan is recommended for commission. Free service; donations support but never gate access.

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