The Medicare Savings Program (MSP) is a Medicaid program that helps people with limited income and resources pay for Medicare costs. There are four MSP levels: QMB (pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance), SLMB (pays Part B premium only), QI (pays Part B premium only), and QDWI (pays Part A premium for certain disabled workers).
Key Points
- QMB: pays Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance
- SLMB: pays Part B premium only
- QI: pays Part B premium only
- QDWI: pays Part A premium for certain disabled workers
- Apply through your state Medicaid agency