 [ Symptoms ] what is a medicare extra help plan [ Disease ] extra help is a medicare program that helps people with low incomes cover the cost of their prescription drugs a good place for more information about the program and whether or not you qualify can be found at medicare gov you can also contact your state is state health insurance counseling and assistance program ship which provides free access to counselors who will help you to find the ships office near you visit medicare gov or call 800  medicare 800 633 4227