SLMB
Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)
SLMB helps pay your Medicare Part B premium — so more of your Social Security check stays in your pocket each month.
Income and asset limits are set in cooperation between the federal government and individual state governments, and may vary between states. Please call for the details that apply to your situation.
What SLMB does for you
- Pays your monthly Medicare Part B premium
- Part of the federal Medicare Savings Programs
- We help you apply — completely free of charge
Do you qualify for SLMB?
To qualify for SLMB benefits you must meet the following income requirements, which can also be found on the Medicare Savings Programs page.
Monthly income limit
Your gross monthly income must fall at or below:
- Individual
- $1,269
- Married couple
- $1,711
Resource (asset) limit
Countable resources — savings, investments — must stay under:
- Individual
- $7,730
- Married couple
- $11,600
Figures shown are the 2022 limits. Updated amounts are not yet published — please contact us for the most current figures. Because limits are set jointly by the federal and state governments, they may vary depending on where you live.
Apply for SLMB
Send us a few details and one of our specialists will reach out to walk you through the application — start to finish.
Always free to apply
We never charge you to apply for a benefit.
No obligation
Talk to a specialist with no pressure and no commitment.
Prefer to talk now? Call us at +1877-708-8290
Frequently Asked Questions
Generally, yes, but everybody's situation is different, please contact us for more information.
Yes, but there may be additional requirements depending on your specific situation, we can help guide you through the application process.
Generally, no, but there may be extenuating circumstances and/or you may qualify for other assistance programs, contact us for more information.
No, but most states have similar programs, we can help you find and apply for these programs.