Glossary
Medicare Savings Programs (QMB, SLMB, QI)
State programs that pay Medicare premiums (and sometimes cost-sharing) for low-income beneficiaries.
Medicare Savings Programs use Medicaid funds to pay Medicare costs: QMB (at or below 100% FPL) covers the Part B premium plus deductibles and copays; SLMB (120%) and QI (135%) pay the Part B premium only.
Enrolling in any MSP also automatically qualifies you for Extra Help with prescription drug costs.