Specified Low Income Medicare Beneficiaries (SLMB) and Qualifying Individuals (QI)
These programs may help pay your Medicare Part "B" Premiums.
Eligibility:
- Is entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance
- Has countable income between 120% and 135% of the Federal Poverty Level
- Has countable resources below the limit ($8,400 for an individual and $12,600 for a couple)
- Is not otherwise eligible for full Medicaid benefits
Income Limit:
| Family Size | SLMB 120% (Eff. 03/01/2022) |
QI 135% (Eff. 03/01/2022) |
| 1 (Individual) | 1,359 | 1,529 |
| 2 (Couple) | 1,831 | 2,060 |
Benefits:
For a SLMB or a QI, Healthy Connections is required to pay the Medicare Part B premium only. These individuals are not entitled to any other Medicaid benefits; therefore, they do not receive a Medicaid card.
To Apply:
Apply online or complete the following form(s) and submit it electronically to 8888201204@fax.scdhhs.gov , by mail to SCDHHS-Central Mail, P.O. Box 100101, Columbia, SC 29202-3101 or to your local county office.
Additional Information for Select Medicaid Programs