These programs offer assistance from the state level to help pay your Medicare Part A and Part B premiums.
Additionally, depending on the level you qualify for, they may also help with deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance. The 3 programs that cover the Medicare Part B premiums are QMB, SLMB, and QI.
Income & Resource Limits Current for 2024
QMB Program
(Qualified Medicare Beneficiary)
Covers Part A premium (if applicable), Part B premium, deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments.
- $1,275 income per month for an individual
- $1,724 income per month for a married couple
- Resource limit of $9,430 for an individual and $14,130 for a married couple
SLMB Program
(Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary)
Covers Part B premium
- $1,526 income per month for an individual
- $2,064 income per month for a married couple
- Resource limit of $9,430 for an individual and $14,130 for a married couple
QI Program
(Qualifying Individual)
Covers Part B premium
- $1,715 income per month for an individual
- $2,320 income per month for a married couple
- Resource limit of $9,430 for an individual and $14,130 for a married couple