Medicare-Aid

About Medicare-Aid


Medicare-Aid is a free Medicaid program for people who have Medicare and also have limited income and resources. The program can help pay your Medicare premiums, co-payments and deductibles. It is also known as Medicare Savings Program. There are three different levels of Medicare-Aid. All are based on an individual's countable income.

Coverage


Comprehensive Medicare-Aid (MQB-Q) covers:
  • 20% Medicare Co-Payment
  • Medicare Annual Deductible
  • Medicare Hospital Deductible
  • Medicare Part B Premium
  • Medicare Part a Premiums (When Applicable)
If you go into a nursing home, Medicare-Aid only covers the first 20 days.

Limited Medicare-Aid (MQB-B) covers:
  • Medicare Part B Premium