Financial Services
Medicare
Savings for Medicare Members
Medicare Savings Support
Looking to get the most out of your Medicare plan? Our Patient Care Advocates specialize in helping older adults like you save more and stress less. Whether it's identifying savings programs, connecting you with valuable resources, or finding ways to stretch your budget, we're here to support you every step of the way. Let us help you make the most of your benefits and improve your quality of life.
Schedule an appointment today and start saving!
MEDICARE PART A
Often referred to as hospital insurance because it primarily covers inpatient hospital care and related services.
MEDICARE PART B
Helps pay for doctor visits, checkups, tests, medical equipment, mental health care, and some medicines.
MEDICARE PART C
Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage) is a private plan that combines Parts A and B and may include extras like vision, dental, and drug coverage. Costs and benefits vary by plan.
MEDICARE PART D
Helps cover the cost of prescription drugs. It’s offered by private companies, and costs depend on the plan you choose.
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• Real estate (other than your primary residence).
• Bank accounts, including checking, savings, and certificates of deposit.
• Stocks.
• Bonds, including U.S. Savings Bonds.
• Mutual funds.
• Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs).
• Cash at home or anywhere else.
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Your primary residence.
Your personal possessions.
Your vehicle(s).
Resources you couldn’t easily convert to cash, such as jewelry or home furnishings.
Property you need for self-support, such as rental property or land you use to grow produce for home consumption.
Non-business property essential to your self-support.
Life insurance policies.
Burial expenses.
Interest earned on money you plan to use for burial expenses.
The Low Income Subsidy (LIS) helps people with Medicare pay for prescription drugs, and lowers the costs of Medicare prescription drug coverage.
LOW INCOME SUBSIDY (LIS) EXTRA HELP FOR PART D
INCOME REQUIREMENTS
INCOME LIMIT
$23,475
$31,725
YOUR SITUATION
INDIVIDUAL
MARRIED COUPLE
RESOURCE LIMIT
$17,600
$35,130
Frequently Asked Questions
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Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) are state programs that help people with low income pay for Medicare costs. These programs can cover things like premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, or copayments, making Medicare more affordable.
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To qualify, you need to have Part A, Part B, and meet income limits and other requirements.
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1. Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Program
Pays part A and Part B premiums
Pays deductibles
Pays co-payments except for prescriptions
2. Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)
Pays Part B premium
3. Qualified Individual Program (QI-1)
Pays Part B premium
4. Qualified Disabled Working Individual (QDWI)
Pays Part A premium
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Yes, someone with Medicaid can also qualify for Medicare if they meet the eligibility requirements for Medicare. Many people, especially those with disabilities or who are 65 and older, qualify for both programs.
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Schedule an appointment.
Meet with a patient care advocate.
Discover which Medicare Savings Programs you qualify for.
Get enrolled and start saving!
Medicare Savings Programs Income Standards
Type of Medicare Program
Monthly Income (Individual)
Monthly Income (Married)
Program 1 QMB
Oregon
Up to $1,255
Washington
Up to $1,381
Oregon
Up to $1,704
Washington
Up to $1,874
Program 2 SLMB
Oregon
Up to $1,506
Washington
Up to $1,506
Oregon
Up to $2,044
Washington
Up to $2,044
Program 3 QI-1
Oregon
Up to $1,695
Washington
Up to $1,732
Oregon
Up to $2,300
Washington
Up to $2,351
Program 4 QDWI
Washington
Up to $2,510
Washington
Up to $3,407
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