Medicare Premium Payment Program
If you have Medicare, the Medicare Premium Payment Program may be able to pay for some of the costs (for example, premiums, co-payments, or deductibles.) There are three (3) categories depending on a person's income and resources. See below for more information. To apply, please contact your DHS Office or you can download the application here.
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Medicare Premium Payment Program
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Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)
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Specified Low-income Medicare Beneficiary Program(SLMB)
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Qualified Individual (QI) |
| People age 65 and older and adults with disabilities may qualify if their income is less than 100% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) and if their resources, such as savings, are less than $7,390 for a person or $11,090 for a married couple. If eligible, Medicaid will pay for Medicare Part A and B. |
People 65 and older and adults with disabilities may qualify if their income is between 100% and 120% of the FPL and if their resources, such as savings, are less than $7,390 for a person and $11,090 for a married couple. If eligible, Medicaid will pay for Medicare Part B. |
People 65 and older and adults with disabilities may qualify if their income is between 120% and 135% of the FPL and if their resources are less than $7,390 for an individual and $11,090 for a married couple. If eligible, Medicaid will pay the Medicare Part B premium. Funds for this program are limited and eligibility is on a first come, first serve basis. |
For more information, please call the DHS Call Center at 1-855-697-4347. For current information on Federal Poverty Level (FPL), see FPL guidelines. Check the federal government website for more information: Medicare Savings Programs.