Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) Program

Helps pay for: Part B premiums only (You must have both Part A and Part B to qualify.)

Monthly income and resource limits for 2026:

Your situation: Monthly income limit:* Resource limit: What counts in resource limits? Individual $1,616 $9,950 Married couple $2,184 $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 SLMB Program:

You’ll also get Extra Help paying for your prescription drugs.

You’ll pay no more than $12.65 in 2026 for each drug your Medicare drug plan covers.

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Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) Program

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Helps pay for: Part B premiums only (You must have both Part A and Part B to qualify.)

Monthly income and resource limits for 2026:

Your situation: Monthly income limit:* Resource limit: What counts in resource limits? Individual $1,616 $9,950 Married couple $2,184 $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 SLMB Program:

You’ll also get Extra Help paying for your prescription drugs.

You’ll pay no more than $12.65 in 2026 for each drug your Medicare drug plan covers.