Medicare Savings Programs

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A lot of discussion on ACA subsidies. Don't forget about Medicare Savings Programs...
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2015 MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAM (MSP) - NEW YORK STATE

Any MSP qualifies you for Social Security Extra Help. Extra Help helps to pay for Medicare Part D.
No asset test in New York for MSPs.

QMB - Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries
100% FPL
Pays Medicare Part A & B premiums, deductibles & co-insurance

SLMB - Special Low income Medicare Beneficiaries
100 – 120% FPL
Pays Medicare Part B premiums

QI-1 - Qualified Individuals - 1
120 – 135% FPL
Pays Medicare Part B premiums

No Medicaid lien on estate to recover MSP benefits.