Medicare Savings Program

Find information about the Medicare Savings Program for individuals entitled to Medicare.

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Expenses covered
Information about how to qualify
Applying for the Medicare Savings Program

Apply for the Medicare Savings Program through:

Washington Connection

The Medicare Savings Program (MSP) can provide assistance with premium costs, copayments, deductibles, and co-insurance for individuals who are entitled to Medicare and meet program requirements.

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)

Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary

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 brochure.

Applying for the Medicare Savings Program

You may apply using one of the following options:

Online at www.washingtonconnection.org
Complete a paper application.