Medicare Premium Assistance Programs
Online Application and Pre-screening through inROADS! | Learn More: Applying for BenefitsQUALIFIED MEDICARE BENEFICIARY (QMB)
This is Medicaid coverage which pays Medicare Part A and Part B premiums and Medicare co-pays and deductibles, including those related to nursing facility services. There is no prescription drug coverage.
Income Limit
- 100% of the Federal Poverty Level
Asset Limit
- $6,680 Individual
- $10,020 Couple
SPECIFIED LOW-INCOME MEDICARE BENEFICIARY (SLIMB)
Medicaid coverage is limited to payment of the Medicare, Part B, premium. The SLIMB applicant/recipient may be a recipient of other Medicaid coverage.
Income Limit
- 120% of the Federal Poverty Level
Asset Limit
- $6,680 Individual
- $10,020 Couple
QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL (QI-1)
Medicaid coverage is limited to payment of the Medicare, Part B, premium. The QI-1 applicant/recipient cannot be a recipient of any other Medicaid coverage.
Income Limit
- 135% of the Federal Poverty Level
Asset Limit
- $6,680 Individual
- $10,020 Couple
