2011

PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE WITH LIMITED INCOME AND RESOURCES

MEDICAID

·       Federal-state Health insurance program

o   People with limited income and resources

o   Certain people with disabilities

·       If eligible, most health care costs covered

·       Eligibility determined by state

·       Application processes and benefits vary

·       Office names vary

MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAMS

·       Help from Medicaid paying Medicare premiums

o   For people with limited income and resources

o   May also pay Medicare deductibles and coinsurance

o   Programs include

§  Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)

§  Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)

§  Qualifying Individual (QI)

For additional information or details, please contact SHIP at 301-590-2819