Specified Low Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB & QI-1)
The Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) and SLMB Qualified Individual-1 (SLMB-QI-1) pay partial or full Medicare Part B premiums for eligible New Jersey residents who are not financially eligible for the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) program under New Jersey Medicaid (also known as New Jersey Care).
You are eligible for SLMB if you meet the following requirements:
- New Jersey resident;
- Not financially eligible for the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) program under New Jersey Medicaid;
- 2013 annual income less than $13,788 for single applicants, $18,612 combined income for married applicants; and
- Liquid assets may not exceed $7,080 for single persons or $10,620 for married couples
You are eligible for SLMB-QI-1 if you meet the following requirements:
- New Jersey resident;
- Not financially eligible for the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) program under New Jersey Medicaid;
- 2013 annual income less than $15,511 for single applicants, $20,939 combined income for married applicants; and
- Liquid assets may not exceed $7,080 for single persons or $10,620 for married couples.
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