qualified medicare beneficiary (QMB)

A Medical Assistance recipient age 65 or over or a person with a disability, entitled to Medicare Part A, whose income is below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level, and who has resources under the SSI eligibility level. QMBs are eligible for payment of Medicare Premiums Parts A & B, Medicare Deductibles Parts A & B and Medicare Coinsurances Parts A & B.