What if I can’t afford the Part B – Doctor Visit Premium
of $148/month?

Medicare Savings Programs (MSP’s)
Medicare.Gov

 

Categories of dual eligible beneficiaries
and out-of-pocket costs that must be paid by Medi-Cal – Medicaid:

Medicare Savings Programs 

Ca Health Advocates.org (SHIP – HI Cap)

1. Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)
   1. Medicare Part A and Part B premiums; ♦ cost sharing for Part A & Part B benefits.
   2. QMB Plus – Medicare Part A and Part B premiums; cost sharing for Part A & Part B benefits; Full Medicaid benefits.
2. Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)
   1.  Medicare Part B premium.
   2. SLMB Plus – Medicare Part B premium; Full Medicaid benefits.
3. Qualified Individual (QI)  
   1.  Medicare Part B premium.
4. Qualified Disabled Working Individual (QDWI)
   1. QDWI (Qualified Disabled & Working Individual) – Part A premium. ^{(AHIP Training * Medicare & You * CA Health Advocates)}
5. Other FBDE (Full Benefit Dual Eligible) – Medicare Part B premium; Full Medicaid benefits.
6. 250% California Working Disabled (CWD) *  ^{Evidence of Coverage Page 26} *

See also My Medi Cal How to get the most…  

 

How to Apply
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ONLINE California Medi-Cal Enrollment

Disability Benefits 101

• The Basics
• The Details
  • Eligibility and Application
  • Medi-Cal Categories
  • Keeping Your Medi-Cal
  • Other Medi-Cal Programs
• Example
• FAQs
• Pitfalls
• Resources

medi helper.com They can help you qualify… they do charge a fee based on the complexity of the case. Free Intake – Assessment Form

Protecting Dual Eligibles from Balance Billing – Justice in Aging.com Power Point