2672.1 Regular LMB

The regular LMB program is also known as the Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLIMB) program. Regular LMB is for those individuals with income between 100% and 120% of poverty. The Part B premium for this group is subject to normal Medicaid state/federal match. A person may qualify for LMB-only or for coverage of premiums while in spenddown status or in a prior eligibility period. Persons eligible for SI or Poverty Level programs do not receive any additional benefit from LMB and are, therefore, not eligible except for prior medical coverage. This is due to the fact that the LMB program covers only Part B premiums and such persons are already covered for Part B buy-in.