The Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) is a state program that helps people with low income pay their Medicare costs. QMB pays for Medicare parts A and B premiums, along with copayments, coinsurance ...

People can apply for the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) program if they have Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage (Part C) plan. They may also be eligible if they meet specific criteria.

My mother has a low income ($810/month) and no savings. She applied for, and was approved for, the QMB program. Medicare is her primary insurance, and QMB is her secondary insurance. She went to a new ...

The federal buy-in program enables states to help people pay Medicare premiums and other out-of-pocket medical costs. The buy-in program started in 1966 and expanded in 1990, and allows states to ...

Medicare premiums are the monthly payments people make to maintain their coverage. Individuals who meet certain income and resource limits may qualify for state help with their premiums. The Medicare ...