To qualify for Medicare’s Extra Help program, you must meet certain financial need requirements. For 2022, your annual income must be limited to $19,320 for an individual and $26,130 for a married couple living together. And there are limits regarding your financial resources as well. Financial resources Medicare considers for Extra Help eligibility include: Real estate other than your primary residence Bank accounts including checking, savings and certificates of deposit Stocks Bonds, including U.S. Savings Bonds Mutual funds Individual retirement accounts (IRAs) Cash If you meet the eligibility requirements and enroll in an Extra Help program, it could be worth about $5,000 a year. You can apply for Medicare Extra Help at your local Social Security office, by calling Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY at 1-800-325-0778) or at the Social Security website.