Federal program administered by each state's Medicaid program that helps people with Medicare with low incomes pay their coinsurance, deductibles, and premiums.
Qualified Medicare Beneficiary. DHS pays the Medicare premiums, deductibles, and co-insurance for individuals enrolled in Medicare Part A whose incomes do not exceed 100 percent of the federal poverty level and whose resources do not exceed twice the resource limit of the SSI program.
Qualified Medicare Beneficiary. QMB recipients are automatically enrolled in the MPP.
Qualified Medicare Beneficiary. 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).
Qualified Medicare Beneficiary. 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.
Qualified Medicare Beneficiary. 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.
Qualified Medicare Beneficiary. A person whose income level is such that the state pays the Medicare Part B Premiums, deductibles and co-payments.
Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries
Qualified Medicare Beneficiary. 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.
Qualified Medicare Beneficiary. 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.
Qualified Medicare Beneficiary. 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.
