Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) are a specific type of Medicaid benefit offered by the state to help those with limited income pay for their Medicare premiums, co-payments, and deductibles.

Medicare Savings Programs can provide assistance with premium costs, copayments, deductibles, and coinsurance for individuals entitled to Medicare and who meet program requirements.

There are no asset tests for MSPs. This means you won't be asked to verify any resources such as bank account balances.

Expenses covered

Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)

• Pays Part A and Part B premiums.
• Pays deductibles.
• Pays copayments except for prescriptions.

Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)

• Pays Part B premiums

Qualified Individual (QI-1)

• Pays Part B premiums.

Qualified Disabled Working Individual (QDWI)

• Pays Part A premiums.

Information about how to qualify

To find out if you qualify for a Medicare Savings Program (MSP), view the income chart in this flyer.

Applying for the Medicare Savings Programs

You may apply using one of the following options:

• Online at washingtonconnection.org
• Complete a paper application