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Medicare Premium Savings Program

The Medicare Premium Savings Program is available under Medicaid, and administered by the Erie County Department of Social Services. The Savings Program helps low-income Medicare beneficiaries pay for some of their Medicare out-of-pocket expenses. Included in the program:

  • Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program [QMB]
  • Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary Program [SLIMB]
  • Qualified Individual 1 Program [QI-1]

What Does Each Program Pay For?

  • QMB Medicare Part A and B, coinsurance, deductible and premium will be paid if you are eligible.
  • SLIMB Medicare Part B premium will be paid if you are eligible.
  • QI-1 Medicare Part B premium will be paid if you are eligible.

How Do I Apply?

Contact the Erie County Department of Social Services Medicaid Office at: [716] 858-8601 for application information.

Help information LINKS:

New York State Office for the Aging

Social Security Online Top Ten Services

New York State Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage [EPIC]

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