Qualified Medicare Beneficiary - QMB - Itasca County Health and Human Services
This is a Medicaid program for beneficiaries who need help in paying for Medicare services. The beneficiary must have Medicare Part A and limited income and resources. For those who qualify, the Medicaid program pays Medicare Part A premiums, Part B premiums, and Medicare deductibles and coinsurance amounts for Medicare services. Benefits begin the month following the month in which approval occurred. Note: There can be a lag time before SSA is able to stop taking the premiums out of the recipient's benefit check, but the recipient will be reimbursed by SSA for all months eligible for SLMB and/or QMB or QI-1. The reverse is true when these programs terminate: recipients should be told to put aside premium costs from first month of termination on.
Last assured
08/06/2024
Physical Address
1209 SE 2nd Avenue, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Fax
(218)327-5548
Website
https://www.co.itasca.mn.us
Application process
Contact your county social service department Application required. Application can be obtained by mail. Call local county social services agency, or Senior LinkAge Line® 1-800-333-2433 for form and assistance if needed. Call, Call for application
Required documents
- proof of assets Proof of Household Income
Eligibility
Primarily serves Itasca County Income limit definition is based on a percentage of Federal Poverty Guideline (FPG). There area asset guidelines which must be met by both singles and couples. The Medicare part B amount must be included as income in determining eligibility for QMB. Social Security gross income is the amount before Medicare premiums or other payments are deducted.
Languages
English
Service area
Itasca County, MN
Agency info
Itasca County Health and Human Services
County Health and Human Services is a public agency which provides social services, financial assistance, and health related services to residents of the county. The Major divisions within the Department include social services for children and families, elderly and disabled populations; ;and those dealing with mental health or chemical dependency.