- Country
- United States
- Official name
- Medicare Savings Programs (QMB, SLMB, QI)
- Run by
- Your state Medicaid agency
- Type
- Health care
State programs that can pay your Medicare Part B premium, and sometimes other Medicare costs, if your income and resources are limited.
Who it is for
People with Medicare who have limited income and resources.
Eligibility
You must have Medicare and limited income and resources.
When you apply, your state decides which program you qualify for. The national limits are published each year on medicaid.gov, and some states use more generous rules.
If you qualify, you also automatically qualify for Extra Help with prescription drug costs.
What you get
Help paying Medicare costs. Depending on the program, this can cover the Part B premium, and for QMB also Part A and Part B deductibles, coinsurance and copays.
How to apply
Contact your state Medicaid agency. You can also apply through Social Security when you apply for Extra Help, and SSA will pass your details to your state unless you say not to.
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