What are the eligibility requirements for E-SLMB?
You could be eligible as an Expanded Specified Low-Income Medicare beneficiary if you:
- Have both Part A and Part B of Medicare
- Have net countable monthly income that exceeds 120% of the federal poverty level for the family size but is less than 135% of this level
- Have resources less than the program limits (see chart below)
- Member does not qualify for any other kind of Medicaid.
What services are covered by E-SLMB?
Medicaid will pay the cost of the Medicare Part B premiums for Expanded Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries (E-SLMBs). Part B premiums are the only service Medicaid offers for this group. Medicare copayments, deductibles, and Part A premiums are not covered. Medicare refers to the E-SLMB group as a βMedicare Savings Program (link back to original MSP page).β
ESLMB Monthly Income and Resource Limits for 2024:
| Monthly Income Limit | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| FOR FAMILY SIZE: | INCOME OVER: | BUT LESS THAN: | RESOURCE LIMIT: |
| Individual | $1,506 | $1,695 | $9,430 |
| Married Couple | $2,044 | $2,300 | $14,130 |