Medicare Savings Programs - Traverse County Social Services Department

202 8th Street North, Wheaton, MN 56296

Eligibility

Residents of Traverse County who meet income and asset guidelines. May need to be enrolled in Part A and Part B of the Medicare program.

Required documents

Application/registration form photo ID proof of address proof of household income verification of assets

Hours

8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday

(320)563-4230

Fax

(320)422-7777

Voice

(855)735-8916

Voice

https://www.co.traverse.mn.us/departments/departments/social-services/economic-assistance-programs/

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

Call; visit website www.mnsure.org to apply

Service area

Traverse County, MN

Description

Medicare Savings Programs have four sub-programs: - Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals (QDWI): Helps pay for Part A premiums only. Monthly income limits for individuals and married couples apply. - Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB): Helps pay for Part A and B premiums as well as deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments. Monthly income limits for individuals and married couples apply. - Qualifying Individual (QI): Helps pay for Part B premiums only. Monthly income limits for individuals and married couples apply. - Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB): Helps pay for Part B premiums only. Monthly income limits and countable resource limits apply for individuals and married couples.

Last assured

10/29/2025

What's Here

Medicare Savings Programs Health Insurance Premium Assistance

Providing organization

Traverse County Social Services Department

Social services department for Traverse County