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beneficiaries receive the same level of Medicaid benefits, as indicated below. 1.7.2 MPPP Eligibility Pathways A. The specific eligibility requirements and benefits coverage groups included in the MPPP pathway are as follows: 1. Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries (QMBs) without other Medicaid (QMB Only) – Financial assistance in this group is provided to beneficiaries who are eligible for or enrolled in Medicare Part A, have countable income of one hundred percent (100%) of FPL or less and resources that do not exceed the amounts set annually by the Federal government. For partial dual eligible QMBs: a. Medicaid makes a direct payment to the Federal government for the Part A premium (if any), the Part B premium, and provides payments for Medicare co-insurance and deductibles as long as the total amount paid by Medicare does not exceed the amount Medicaid allows for the service. b. Eligibility begins on the first (1st) day of the month after the application is filed and all eligibility requirements are met. c. Eligibility is renewable in twelve (12) month periods. d. Deeming rules do not apply. e. There is no retroactive coverage. 2. QMBs with Medicaid health coverage (QMB Plus) – Persons who qualify through this pathway must be entitled to Medicare Part A, have countable income at or below one hundred percent (100%) of the FPL, and resources at four thousand dollars ($4,000.00) for an individual or six thousand dollars ($6,000.00) for a couple. Beneficiaries eligible through this pathway are full dual eligible beneficiaries and receive premium assistance and Medicaid health coverage. Includes MN Medicaid beneficiaries. Access to Medicaid retroactive coverage, continuing eligibility, and the full scope of Medicaid essential benefits is available. 3. Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries (SLMBs) without other Medicaid (SLMB Only) – These individuals are entitled to Medicare Part A, have countable income of greater than one hundred percent (100%) FPL, but less than one hundred twenty percent (120%) FPL, resources within the federally defined limits, and are not otherwise eligible for Medicaid. Medicaid pays their Medicare Part B premiums only. a. Medicaid pays the Medicare Part B premium to SSA.