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Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)

Program Summary

  • Program pays partial or full Medicare Part B premiums for eligible participants;
  • Must be a New Jersey resident;
  • Participants are not financially eligible for the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) program under New Jersey Medicaid (also known as New Jersey Care);
  • Must not exceed income eligibility limits
    • SLMB - the income limit is $13,404 for singles and $18,156 for married couples
    • SLMB-QI-1, the income limit is $15,080 for singles and $20,426 for married couples.
  • For both programs, liquid assets may not exceed $6,940 for single persons or $10,410 for married couples.
  • For questions on SLMB or SLMB-QI-1, call toll free 1-800-792-9745.

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