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(2026)Medicare Savings Programs 2026 (NYSDOH page, revised May 2026)#

(2026)(block-1)Medicare Savings Program 2026#

The following programs administered by Local Departments of Social Services, the Human Resources Administration in New York City, and the NY State of Health can assist individuals/couples in paying for their Medicare Premiums.

(2026)(block-2)Full Medicaid for Dual Eligibles (Individuals eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid)#

This program pays for a wide range of medical care, services and supplies as well as premiums, coinsurance and deductible payments for Medicare beneficiaries. The 2026 income and resource requirements for those applicants are:

Income at or Below + $20 Resources at or Below Single: $1,836 per month $1,856 per month $33,038 Couple: $2,489 per month $2,509 per month $44,796

Note: Medicaid allows a $20 deduction from applicant’s gross monthly income when calculating eligibility for MSP. The income listed reflects the $20 monthly SSI general income disregard.

(2026)(block-3)

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(2026)Medicare Savings Programs 2026 (NYSDOH page, revised May 2026)#

(2026)(block-1)Medicare Savings Program 2026#

The following programs administered by Local Departments of Social Services, the Human Resources Administration in New York City, and the NY State of Health can assist individuals/couples in paying for their Medicare Premiums.

(2026)(block-2)Full Medicaid for Dual Eligibles (Individuals eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid)#

This program pays for a wide range of medical care, services and supplies as well as premiums, coinsurance and deductible payments for Medicare beneficiaries. The 2026 income and resource requirements for those applicants are:

Income at or Below + $20 Resources at or Below Single: $1,836 per month $1,856 per month $33,038 Couple: $2,489 per month $2,509 per month $44,796

Note: Medicaid allows a $20 deduction from applicant’s gross monthly income when calculating eligibility for MSP. The income listed reflects the $20 monthly SSI general income disregard.

(2026)(block-3)

Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program (QMB)

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This program can pay for the Medicare Part A and/or Part B premium. This program also pays for the Medicare Parts A and B coinsurance and deductibles. An individual can be eligible for QMB only or QMB and Medicaid The 2026 income requirements for this program are:

Income at or Below 138% FPL + $20 Single: $1,836 per month $1,856 Couple: $2,489 per month $2,509

(2026)(block-4)Qualifying Individual (QI)#

This program pays for the Medicare Part B premium only. Individuals cannot be eligible for QI and Medicaid. The applicant must have Medicare Part A. States are allotted money for this program on a yearly basis. The 2026 income requirements for this program are:

Income Below 186% FPL +$20 Single: $2,474 per month $2,494 Couple: $3,355 per month $3,375

Applications for these programs may be obtained from the Medicaid office at the local (county) Department of Social Services. You may print the application from the link below or apply online with the NY State of Health. All paper applications for the Medicare Savings Program must be mailed to the local Department of Social Services where you live.

If you have questions, the phone number to call for the Medicaid Helpline is 1-800-541-2831.

DOH-4328 - Medicare Savings Program Application (PDF) Also available in: Arabic , Bengali , Chinese , Hatian Creole , Italian , Korean , Polish , Russian , Spanish

DOH-4328 Instructions (PDF) Also available in: Arabic , Bengali , Chinese , Haitian Creole , Italian , Korean , Polish , Russian , Spanish

Rev. 3/26

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