Medicare Savings Programs

Alabama has programs for people with limited income and resources that pay some or all of Medicare's premiums. Some programs may also pay Medicare deductibles and coinsurance.

You can apply for these programs if:

You have Medicare Part B. (If you have Medicare Part B but don't think you can afford it, there is a program that may pay the Medicare Part B premium for you.)

Call your state medical assistance office (1-800-362-1504) and ask for information on Medicare Savings Programs.*

There are four Medicare Savings Programs:

Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)
Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)
Qualifying Individual (QI)
Qualified Disabled & Working Individuals (QDWI)

Listed below are income qualifications for the Medicare Savings Plan:

Please note that there are Income Requirements to qualify for QMB, SLMB, QI, and QDWI.

	SINGLE	COUPLE	BENEFITS
QMB	$887	$1,187	Pays Premium for Part "B" Medicare. Pays Co Pays and Deductibles for "A" and "B" Medicare.
SLMB	$1,060	$1,420	Pays Premium for Part "B" Medicare.
QI	$1,190	$1,595	Pays Premium for Part "B" Medicare.
QDWI	$3,553	$4,753	Pays Premium for Part "A" Medicare.

October 15, 2008