States have programs for people with limited income and resources that pay Medicare Part A and/or Part B premiums, and in some cases, may also pay Medicare deductibles and coinsurance.
How do I qualify for these programs?
- You must have Medicare Part A. (If you are paying a premium for Medicare Part A, these programs may pay the Medicare Part A premium for you.)
- You must be an individual with resources of $4,000* or less, or a married couple with resources of $6,000* or less. Resources include things like money in a checking or savings account, stocks, and bonds, but doesn’t include things like your home or car.
- You must be an individual with a monthly income of less than $1,190*, or a married couple with a monthly income of less than $1,595*.
Many states figure your income and resources differently, so you may be eligible in your state even if your income is higher.
*These amounts may change each year. If you live in Alaska or Hawaii, income limits are slightly higher. Individual states may have higher income and/or resource limits.
