Medicare Premium Aid
Some states help pay Medicare costs, including premiums and deductibles. In order to qualify for this aid you must meet certain requirements:
Your Monthly Income Limit |
Program Will Pay |
Program Name |
$716 Individual |
Medicare Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance |
Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) |
$855 Individual |
Medicare Part B |
Specified Low-Income |
$960 Individual |
Medicare Part B |
Qualifying Individual |
$1,238 Individual |
A small part of your |
Qualifying Individual |
* If you live in Alaska or Hawaii income limits are slightly higher. Income limits have increased in 2001and we will update these limits when they become available this week.
If you think you qualify, contact your State or local welfare, social service, or Medicaid agency. Ask them if you can apply by mail or if you have to apply in person. Since each state has different requirements as to what papers you need to show don't forget to ask them which papers are required as proof to qualify. If you need help in finding the right Medicare office in your state please call 800-633-4227. For deaf or hearing impaired who use a TTY/TDD call 877-486-2048.
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Allan Rubin
updated April 1, 2001
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