Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Program

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Helps pay for: Part A premiums (if you don't have premium-free Part A); Part B premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments (for services and items Medicare covers).

Monthly income and resource limits for 2026:

Your situation: Monthly income limit:* Resource limit: What counts in resource limits? Individual $1,350 $9,950 Married couple $1,824 $14,910

* Income limits slightly higher in Alaska and Hawaii. You may qualify in other states for these programs even if your income or resources are higher than the federal limits listed. Contact your state to find out.

If you qualify for the QMB program:

Medicare providers aren’t allowed to bill you for services and items Medicare covers, including deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments. What should I do if I get a bill?

You may get a bill for a small Medicaid copayment, if one applies.

You'll also get Extra Help paying for your prescription drugs. You’ll pay no more than $12.65 in 2026 for each drug covered by your Medicare drug plan.

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Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Program

Official source

Helps pay for: Part A premiums (if you don't have premium-free Part A); Part B premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments (for services and items Medicare covers).

Monthly income and resource limits for 2026:

Your situation: Monthly income limit:* Resource limit: What counts in resource limits? Individual $1,350 $9,950 Married couple $1,824 $14,910

* Income limits slightly higher in Alaska and Hawaii. You may qualify in other states for these programs even if your income or resources are higher than the federal limits listed. Contact your state to find out.

If you qualify for the QMB program:

Medicare providers aren’t allowed to bill you for services and items Medicare covers, including deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments. What should I do if I get a bill?

You may get a bill for a small Medicaid copayment, if one applies.

You'll also get Extra Help paying for your prescription drugs. You’ll pay no more than $12.65 in 2026 for each drug covered by your Medicare drug plan.