Qualified Individuals
- Program to pay Medicare Part B premiums for those who are not eligible for SLMB
- Person must be enrolled in Part A Medicare and paying any associated fees if they have them
- Person cannot be on any medical program (including Advantage, Nursing Home, DDS) and still be eligible for QI-1
- Person must decide which program better meets his/her needs
- QI-1 benefit can start up to three months prior to date of application if all factors of eligibility are met.
- For a couple who are both eligible for Medicare, total countable income must be equal to or less than the QI standards for a couple
NOTE: Cases that were previously or are currently used for active TANF benefits should not be used for ABD and buy-in benefit cases.
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