Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)

• Be eligible for Medicare Part A and Part B,
• Have countable income at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level (until 3/31/2010, $903 per month for individuals, $1,215 for couples),
• Have assets at or below the limit ($4,000 for individuals, $6,000 for couples), and
• Meet all other Medi-Cal eligibility requirements.

This program does not apply benefits retroactively.