A reader wrote in asking a question we hear often in different forms. Is there a program that could eliminate Medicare out-of ...

To address low take-up of Medicare Savings Programs for low-income Medicare beneficiaries, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued regulations in 2023 aimed at streamlining the ...

CMS issued a notice to providers and suppliers stating that it will include Qualified Medicare Beneficiary information in the Medicare Remittance Advice and Medicare Summary Notice. Here are five ...

Several months ago a woman contacted the Ombudsman for assistance with her benefits from the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program (QMB). Through this program low-income individuals may receive ...

Earlier this year a man contacted the Ombudsman about a problem with his Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) benefit. The man is receiving his Social Security Retirement benefit and has a low income.

Did you know that you may be able to get help from your state paying your Medicare premiums? State-based Medicare Savings Programs also may pay Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical ...