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How to apply for Pennsylvania Medicare Savings Programs (QMB / SLMB / QI / SLMB-1)
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services — Medicare Savings Programs administered through county Assistance Offices; pays Medicare Part B premiums (and sometimes deductibles + coinsurance)
Who it's for
PA Medicare Savings Programs help Medicare beneficiaries pay Part B premiums and (for QMB) deductibles and coinsurance. PA generally follows federal income limits: QMB at ~$1,332/month single (100% FPL); SLMB ~$1,598/month single (120% FPL); QI ~$1,798/month single (135% FPL). PA still applies the federal resource test (~$9,660 single / $14,470 married, indexed). Apply through county Assistance Office or via COMPASS. Note: NY and CT eliminated the resource test; PA still applies it.
Unlike New York (no resource test) and Connecticut (no resource test), Pennsylvania still applies the federal MSP resource test. Income limits track federal floors.
What you'll need
- Medicare card
- Proof of all household income
- Proof of all countable assets
- Proof of PA residency
- Photo identification
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 866-550-4355
Renewals
annual recertification
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