Can your client get help paying for their Part B premium?
Dont forget about programs that might help. They may need to apply if they meet the following requirements:
Medicare Savings Program 2013 Income Limits
Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) Program
Individual monthly income limit*
$1169
$1169
Married couple monthly income limit*
$1571
$1571
Program helps pay for:
Part B premiums only
Part B premiums only
Qualifying Individual (QI) Program
Individual monthly income limit*
$1313
$1313
Married couple monthly income limit*
$1765
$1765
Program helps pay for:
Part B premiums only
Part B premiums only
Resource limits for the QMB, SLMB, and QI Medicare Savings Programs are $7,080 for one person and $10,620 for a married couple.