Medicare Savings Programs

The Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) program and Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) program make up the Medicare Savings programs. These programs help Medicare beneficiaries of modest means pay for Medicare expenses.  The QMB program covers Medicare premiums, co-payments and deductibles, and the SLMB program covers Medicare premiums only.

You must be:  A U.S. Citizen or a lawful permanent resident who has lived in the U.S. for at least five years A Wyoming resident Entitled to Medicare Part A and Part B  Income eligible Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Household of 1: $958  Household of 2: $1,293 Specified Low Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)  Household of 1: $1,293 Household of 2: $1,745                                                Resource eligible - limits are: Individual: $7,080 Couple: $10,620

What does the Medicare Savings program cost?

There are no co-payments or premium costs for Medicare Savings programs.

 

How do I apply?

Download an Medicaid Aged, Blind or Disabled Programs Application Packet (DHCF-200) or contact your local Department of Family Services office.

  

What do I need to apply?

• Provide a Social Security Number or verification that you have applied for one 
• May have to provide documents to verify income and resources
• Verification of entitlement to Medicare Part A and Part B