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Apr
15

Medicare Savings Program (seniors and disabled)

Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Programs help Medicare recipients pay for all or part of their Medicare premiums. Eligibility is based on those who meet income requirements. As of January 1, 2023, Washington state has eliminated the resource requirements for individuals and couples applying for Medicare Savings Programs.

Income

Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program (QMB)

QMB pays your Part B Medicare premium, and the cost, if any, of your Part A premium. QMB also pays your Medicare co-payments and deductibles. To be eligible your income must be no more than:

  • $1,381 per month for one person, or
  • $1,873 per month for a couple

Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary Program (SLMB)

  • $1,506 per month for one person, or
  • $2,044 per month for a couple

Qualified Individual (QI-1) Program

  • $1,732 per month for one person, or
  • $2,350 per month for a couple

How to get help

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