How to apply for Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)

Who it's for

QMB pays your Medicare Part A and Part B premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments. If you qualify, you should not be billed for any Medicare-covered services. It's the most generous of the four Medicare Savings Programs and is widely under-enrolled — the federal government estimates millions of eligible Americans are not enrolled.

What you'll need

• Proof of identity (driver's license or state ID)
• Proof of state residency
• Social Security card
• Medicare card
• Last month's bank statements
• Proof of income (Social Security award letter, pay stubs, pension statements)

Where to apply

Renewals

annual