A person whose income falls below 100% of Federal poverty guidelines and whose resources do not exceed twice the resource limit of the SSI program, for whom the state must pay the Medicare Part B premiums, deductibles and co-payments. Also see specified low income Medicare beneficiaries.
Medicare beneficiary with income or assets too high to qualify for full coverage under the Medicaid program as a dual eligible, but whose income is at or below 100 percent of the federal poverty line (FPL) and whose countable resources do not exceed $4000. QMBs are eligible to have Medicaid pay all of their Medicare cost-sharing requirements, including monthly premiums for Part B coverage, and all required deductible and coinsurance (up to Medicaid payment amounts).
a state program that uses Medicaid money to pay the Medicare deductibles and copayments for persons whose income is low enough to qualify. Qualifying income is above the poverty level. Contact local Department of Jobs and Family Services for eligibility information.
A Medicare beneficiary who qualifies for financial assistance based upon income and resources. Federal law requires state Medicaid programs to pay Medicare costs such as deductibles, co-payments and Part B (doctor insurance) premiums for those who qualify. Information on the QMB program is available from state welfare office.
A person whose income level is such that the state pays the Medicare Part B Premiums, deductibles and co-payments.
A Medicare Savings Program that pays for Medicare Part A and Part B premiums, coinsurance and deductibles. To qualify, you must: Be eligible for Medicare Part A and Part B, Have countable income at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level (in 2006, $817 per month for individuals, $1,100 for couples), Have assets at or below the limit ($4,000 for individuals, $6,000 for couples), and Meet all other Medi-Cal eligibility requirements. This program does not apply benefits retroactively.
A person with an income equal to or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level and limited financial resources who receives some assistance with Medicare costs but is not on Medicaid.
A Medicaid program for people with Medicare who need help in paying for Medicare services. The person with Medicare must have Medicare Part A and limited income and resources. For those who qualify, the Medicaid program pays Medicare Part A and Part B premiums, and Medicare deductibles and coinsurance amounts for Medicare services.
Someone living below the federal poverty guidelines for whom the government is required to pick up premiums, deductibles and co-pay costs for Medicare Part B (basic medical) coverage.
This is a person whose income is below the federal poverty guidelines. In these cases, the state is required to pay the Medicare Part B premiums, plus any deductibles or co-payments.
