Elderbridge Agency on Aging–Medicare Support

The Medicare Savings Program includes four separate programs. LIS is administered by the Social Security Administration. This program helps lower Medicare Part D prescription drug costs including premiums, deductibles, and the costs of drugs on the plan’s formulary for individuals who meet the program’s income and resource eligibility requirements. MSPs are administered by state Medicaid agencies. The program has four levels of benefits: Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), Qualifying Individual (QI), and Qualified Working Disabled Individual (QDWI). MSPs help pay the Medicare Part B premium for beneficiaries who meet the program’s eligibility requirements. If eligible for QMB, beneficiaries receive assistance to pay their Medicare Parts A/B deductibles, co-pays, and co-insurance.

Eligibility Criteria

Instructions for Referral