Q. What are the income and resource requirements for the extra help with Medicare prescription drug costs?

A. If your annual income is under $16,245 for an individual (or $21,855 if you are married and living with your spouse), you may qualify for the extra help. Even if your annual income is higher, you still may be able to get help. To get the extra help with Medicare prescription drug plan costs, your total resources generally must belimited to $12,510 (or $25,010 if you are married and living with your spouse). To learn more about the extra help, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/prescriptionhelp or call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).