Dual Eligibility

 

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If you do not qualify for Medicaid you may still qualify for financial assistance.

Medicaid also has programs that pay some or all of Medicare's premiums and may also pay Medicare deductibles and coinsurance for certain older, low-income, or disabled individuals entitled to Medicare Part A. If you do not have Part A or do not know if you are eligible, check with your local Social Security office, or call 1-800-772-1213.

If you have Part A, and your bank accounts, stocks, bonds, or other resources do not exceed $6,680 for an individual, or $10,020 for a couple, you may qualify for assistance as a Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), or Qualifying Individual (QI).

Monthly Income Limit*

 IndividualCoupleBenefit - Pays Medicare's
QMB

 $903

$1,214Part A and B: premiums and other cost-sharing. Part D: premium and deductible, co-pays $2.60-$6.50
SLMB

$1,083

$1,457Part B premium, Part D premium, deductible, co-pays $2.60-$6.50
QI

$1,218

$1,639Part B premium, Part D premium, deductible, co-pays $2.60-$6.50

*2011 figures (Figures change annually.)

Not all programs are available at all times.

To apply for one of these programs, contact your local Welfare Division.

If you think you may qualify and have questions, contact a SHIP Counselor at (702) 486-3478 in Las Vegas or (800) 307-4444 statewide.  

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Last Updated: 01/06/12
 

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