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Free help with Medicare costs that millions of eligible people never claim

The answer: Medicare Savings Programs are underclaimed by millions. 2026 limits (medicare.gov, verified 2026-07-07; AK/HI slightly higher; re-verify each January): QMB $1,350/mo individual ($1,824 couple), SLMB $1,616 ($2,184), QI $1,816 ($2,455) — resources $9,950/$14,910. Part D Extra Help (SSA POMS HI 03030.025/03001.020, 2026): income <150% FPL, resources $16,590 individual/$33,100 couple — full subsidy, the partial tiers were abolished by the IRA.

The 2026 tiers

ProgramIndividualCouple
QMB (pays premiums, deductibles, coinsurance)$1,350/mo$1,824 couple
SLMB (Part B premium only)$1,616$2,184
QI (Part B premium only)$1,816$2,455

MSP resource limits: $9,950/$14,910 (individual/couple).

Part D Extra Help

Part D Extra Help (SSA POMS HI 03030.025/03001.020, 2026): income <150% FPL, resources $16,590 individual/$33,100 couple — full subsidy; the partial-subsidy tiers were abolished by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), so it is now full subsidy or nothing at that income line.

Why this matters

Medicare Savings Programs are underclaimed by millions — if your income and resources are anywhere near these limits, it costs nothing to check.

2026 limits per medicare.gov (verified 2026-07-07); Alaska/Hawaii limits run slightly higher — re-verify each January.

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Generated 2026-07-07 by ClearCarePulse (The Aslan Group LLC) from the same source-cited legal reference data our paid engine uses. Informational, not legal or medical advice — rules change; verify with the cited CFR/USC sections. Contact: info@theaslangroupllc.com