Medicare Savings Programs (QMB / SLMB / QI)
Run by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) / State Medicaid agencies, a federal agency
Three programs (QMB, SLMB, QI) that pay Medicare premiums, deductibles, and copays for low-income Medicare beneficiaries. Enrollment also automatically qualifies you for Extra Help on drug costs. Millions eligible never apply.
- Award
- Eliminates Medicare Part B premium ($185.00/month) + reduces cost-sharing
- Deadline
- Rolling, apply through your state Medicaid office
- Run by
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) / State Medicaid agencies
- Federal
Who it's for
- Enrolled in Medicare Part A and/or Part B
- Income below 135% FPL ($2,015/month individual in 2026)
- Assets below $9,950 individual / $14,910 couple (some states have no asset limit)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) / State Medicaid agencies decides who gets help.
How to apply
You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.
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Medicare Savings Programs (QMB / SLMB / QI) is one option. What else may help?
Many households qualify for more than one program. Answer a few questions to see what else you may qualify for.
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Where this comes from
Details are based on the program's official information. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) / State Medicaid agencies decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.