Medicare Premium Assistance Programs

 
Qualified 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.

Eligiblity:
 
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.

Eligibility:
 
Income Limit
•120% of the Federal Poverty Level

Asset Limit
•$6,680 Individual
•$10,020 Couple