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Program Name
Extra Help (also
known as LIS/
Limited Income
Subsidy)
Gross Income, with
the exception that
only a portion of
wages and selfemployment income
are included
Individual $1,630
You are automatically approved for Extra Help if
you have Medical Assistance, QMB or SLMB (see
below).
For questions or application assistance, contact
the Social Security Administration at
877-694-5496, or www.ssa.gov, or
Carroll County State Health Insurance
Assistance Program at 410-386-3800.
$29,520
Federal/state programs that provide assistance
with the costs of Medicare Part A (Hospital)
and/or Part B (Medical).
Gross Income, with
the exception that
only a portion of
wages and selfemployment income
are included
If approved for QMB or SLMB, you are automatically eligible for Extra Help. For questions or application assistance for either program, contact the
Carroll County State Health Insurance Assistance
Program at 410-386-3800.
Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program (QMB)
Individual $1,094
• Pays monthly Medicare Part A (if applicable)
• Pays monthly Part B premium
$7,970
Couple $1,472 (Not
available for larger
households)
• Eliminates Part A and Part B deductibles and
copays/coinsurance
$11,960
Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary Program (SLMB)
Individual $1,469
Program Description and Notes
Federal program available to Medicare beneficiaries of any age. Provides assistance with
Medicare Part D (Prescription Drug) premiums,
deductibles and copays/coinsurance. Also
allows the beneficiary to change Medicare Part D
coverage multiples times during the year. Multiple
benefit levels depending on income and assets.
$14,790
Couple $2,198 (higher
limits for larger
household sizes)
Medicare Savings
Programs
Annual Asset
Eligibility
Guidelines
Monthly Income
Eligibility
• Pays monthly Medicare Part B premium
$7,970
Couple $1,980 (Not
available for larger
households)
$11,960
BENEFITS CHECKUP
A service of the National Council on Aging
Food &
Nutrition
Medications
Medical
Housing
Employment
Veteran
And
More
An easy-to-use web-based tool to find programs that can help pay
for prescription drugs, healthcare, meals, utility bills.
www.benefitscheckup.org
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