Medicare Savings Program
Persons enrolled in Medicare Part A (hospital insurance), or Parts A and B (supplementary medical insurance) may qualify for help with Medicare premiums, coinsurance and deductibles. The amount of help available depends on the level of household income.
Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)-Coverage includes coinsurance, deductibles and payment of Medicare Part A premiums (if any) and Medicare Part B premiums. The income limit for QMB is in WAG 25-03-02-(2). The resource limit for QMB is in PM 06-12-01-a .
Specified Low Income Beneficiary (SLIB)-includes payment of Medicare Part B premiums. The income limit for SLIB is in WAG 25-03-02(2). The resource limit for SLIB is in PM 06-13-01-a .
Qualified Individual-1 (QI-1)-includes payment of Medicare Part B premiums. The income limit for QI-1 is in WAG 25-03-02(2). The resource limit for QI-1 is in PM 06-14-01-a .