HELP WITH PAYMENT OF MEDICARE PART B PREMIUM IS AVAILABLE
If you are eligible for Medicare Part B, and your gross income is below the limits listed below, and your assets are less than the amounts listed below, the State of Wisconsin has three programs available which may help pay for your Medicare premium ($93.50 in 2007.). How much help you can get from the state depends on how much income you have. NOTE: “Gross” income includes the Medicare premium of $93.50.) QMB If your income is below $870.83 ($1160.83 for couples) the state will pay your Medicare Part B premium, your Medicare co-insurances, and your Medicare deductibles. THIS PROGRAM IS CALLED THE QMB PROGRAM. (These figures are based on 100% of the Federal Poverty Level – or FPL). SLMB If your income is below $1041 ($1,389 for couples) the state will pay your Medicare Part B premium. THIS PROGRAM IS CALLED THE SLMB PROGRAM. (120% FPL) SLMB+ If your income is below $1168.63 ($1560.13 for couples) the state will also pay your Medicare Part B premium. THIS PROGRAM IS CALLED THE SLMB+ PROGRAM. (135% FPL) **IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT ASSET MAXIMUMS** TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THESE PROGRAMS, YOU MUST HAVE LESS THAN $4,000 ($6,000 FOR COUPLES) IN CASH ASSETS (SAVINGS, CD’S, etc.) 448-4300, If you have any questions about these programs, contact a Benefits Specialist at TTY: (920) 448-4335. Benefits Specialists are a service of the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Brown County, 300 S. Adams St., Green Bay.
This information is provided courtesy of the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Brown County, 300 S. Adams, Green Bay WI 54301. www.ADRCofbrowncounty.org Reproduction is encouraged as long as credit to the agency is retained. (920) 448-4300 TTY: (920) 448-4335
360A Info sheet Help with MC prem/2005