Medicare Savings Programs in Wisconsin

Last updated: 7 April 2026

Bottom Line: Wisconsin does help low-income Medicare enrollees through Medicare Savings Programs. In this state, the help runs through Medicaid and ForwardHealth, so the fastest path is usually ACCESS or your local income maintenance or Tribal agency. If you are looking for the Qualified Individual (QI) program, Wisconsin usually calls that income band Specified Low Income Medicare Beneficiary Plus (SLMB+).

Emergency help now

• If a QMB member is being billed right now: Do not pay until you confirm whether the service was Medicare-covered. Call the billing office, say the patient is in the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Program, and if the bills keep coming call Medicare at 1-800-633-4227.
• If Part B premiums are taking too much of the check: Start an application today through ACCESS or by calling your county or Tribal agency.
• If Wisconsin denied or ended help: Ask for a fair hearing within 45 days, and if benefits are already active ask for them to continue before the effective date on the notice.

Quick help

• Fastest start: Apply online through ACCESS.
• No computer: Call your local income maintenance or Tribal agency. Wisconsin has 11 county consortia plus Tribal agencies handling eligibility.
• Free one-on-one Medicare help: Call the Wisconsin Medigap Helpline and State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) at 1-800-242-1060.
• Need local aging help: Find your Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) or call 1-844-947-2372.
• Need another language: Wisconsin says free interpreter and translation help is available, and people who read or write a language other than English or Spanish should apply by phone or paper using the state guide to applying.

Quick facts

• Best immediate takeaway: QMB is the strongest Medicare Savings Program because it can pay both premiums and Medicare-covered cost-sharing.
• Major rule: Wisconsin uses countable income and assets, not just what lands in your bank account each month.
• Realistic obstacle: Most delays come from missing proof of Medicare, bank balances, or life insurance and burial assets.
• Useful fact: Wisconsin’s Medicaid handbook says a request for health coverage is also treated as a request for a Medicare Savings Program unless you say otherwise.
• Best next step: Gather the Medicare card, recent Social Security or pension proof, and current asset balances, then apply.

What Medicare Savings Program help actually looks like in Wisconsin

Start with Wisconsin Medicaid, not Social Security: In Wisconsin, Medicare Savings Programs are administered by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) through ForwardHealth. There is no separate senior-only Wisconsin application just for these programs. Most people apply through ACCESS, the Wisconsin Medicaid for the Elderly, Blind, or Disabled Application Packet (F-10101), or their local income maintenance or Tribal agency.

County and Tribal offices matter: Wisconsin uses 11 income maintenance consortia plus Tribal agencies, and each office has its own call center hours, lobby hours, and local instructions. Wisconsin says you can get services at any agency in your consortium, not only one building in your county. Use the official agency finder before you call or walk in.

The name “QI” is different here: National Medicare pages talk about the Qualified Individual program. Wisconsin public pages usually call that same income band Specified Low Income Medicare Beneficiary Plus (SLMB+). If your income is above the Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) limit but still under 135% of the federal poverty level, this is the Wisconsin page to read.

Access options are wider than just online: The ACCESS portal is usually fastest, but the MyACCESS app is for managing benefits and uploading documents, not for starting the first application. If online forms are hard, Wisconsin lets you apply by phone, mail, or in person, and the state guide to applying says free language help is available. If getting to an office is hard, ADRCs say you may request a home visit.

How the Wisconsin Medicare Savings Programs compare

Program	Wisconsin name	What it pays	Biggest rule to remember	When help usually starts
QMB	Qualified Medicare Beneficiary	Medicare Part A and Part B or Part B Immunosuppressive Drug (B-ID) premiums, plus Medicare-covered deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments	Strongest protection against bills, but only for Medicare-covered services	The first day of the month after approval
SLMB	Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary	Medicare Part B or B-ID premium	Does not pay Medicare deductibles or coinsurance	Up to 3 months before the application date
QI	Usually called SLMB+ in Wisconsin	Medicare Part B or B-ID premium	You cannot also be in full-benefit Medicaid	Up to 3 months before the application date
QDWI	Qualified Disabled and Working Individual	Medicare Part A premium	Usually for disabled workers under 65 who lost premium-free Part A after returning to work	Up to 3 months before the application date

Income limits, asset limits, and what counts toward the limit in Wisconsin

The exact numbers below come from Wisconsin’s 2026 federal poverty level table and the state pages for QMB, SLMB, SLMB+, and QDWI.

Do not self-deny too fast: Wisconsin uses countable monthly income after certain credits and deductions. The Wisconsin Medicaid Eligibility Handbook also says Wisconsin counts gross Social Security, not just the smaller net deposit after Part B is taken out. If your income is slightly over the table below, it is still worth applying because allowed deductions or verification fixes can change the result.

Another Wisconsin detail: The current-year Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is temporarily disregarded until the new poverty table takes effect. That rule helps some people who look over-income in January.

2026 Wisconsin Medicare Savings Program limits
Income amounts are Wisconsin’s countable monthly limits effective February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027. Asset limits for QMB, SLMB, and SLMB+ were updated January 1, 2026.

Program	Single monthly countable income	Married couple monthly countable income	Single asset cap	Married couple asset cap
QMB	At or below $1,330	At or below $1,803.33	$9,950	$14,910
SLMB	Over $1,330 up to $1,596	Over $1,803.33 up to $2,164	$9,950	$14,910
SLMB+ / QI	Over $1,596 up to $1,795.50	Over $2,164 up to $2,434.50	$9,950	$14,910
QDWI	Less than $2,660	Less than $3,606.66	$4,000	$6,000

What Wisconsin usually counts as assets: The state says Medicare Savings Programs use Wisconsin’s regular Medicaid financial rules, but with higher Medicare Savings Program asset caps. That usually means cash, checking and savings accounts, certificates of deposit, stocks and bonds, and in some cases life insurance, annuities, and burial assets may count. A home and usually one vehicle do not count, but the exact treatment of burial contracts, life insurance, and some other property can vary by case, so ask the agency to explain any item you are unsure about using the state handbook.

Why this matters: Wisconsin’s Medicare Savings Program asset caps are much higher than the basic $2,000 or $3,000 asset limits used for some other elderly, blind, or disabled Medicaid rules. Many seniors who think they have “too much in savings for Medicaid” are still within the Wisconsin Medicare Savings Program cap.

Who qualifies in plain language

You may qualify if:

• You live in Wisconsin.
• You have Medicare, usually Part A. Some Wisconsin pages also apply to people with the Part B Immunosuppressive Drug benefit after a kidney transplant.
• Your countable income and countable assets fit one of the Wisconsin limits above.
• You are not already in full-benefit Medicaid if you are applying for SLMB+ / QI.
• You are under 65, still disabled, working, and not enrolled in Medicaid if you are applying for QDWI.

Automatic enrollment can happen: Wisconsin says people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicare are automatically covered for Medicare out-of-pocket costs through QMB. Wisconsin also says some people who lost SSI after starting certain Social Security benefits may be automatically enrolled in QMB.

How married seniors are treated in Wisconsin

Most married couples living together: Wisconsin usually uses the couple income and asset limits when spouses live together in the community. The state handbook says special rules can apply if one spouse is on SSI or if both spouses live in the same nursing home, so couples in those situations should not guess. Ask the agency how it is building your fiscal test group before you give up.

Do Medicare Savings Programs also give Extra Help?

Usually yes: Medicare says people who get a Medicare Savings Program also qualify for Extra Help with Part D drug costs. That can lower prescription premiums and copays. If drug costs are still a problem after that, Wisconsin also has SeniorCare, a state drug program that served more than 91,000 people a month in 2025.

Best programs and options for Wisconsin seniors

Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)

• What it is: Wisconsin’s strongest Medicare Savings Program. It can pay premiums and Medicare-covered cost-sharing.
• Who can get it or use it: Medicare enrollees with countable monthly income at or below the Wisconsin QMB limit and countable assets within the QMB cap.
• How it helps: Wisconsin pays Medicare Part A and Part B or B-ID premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments for Medicare-covered care. Medicare also says QMB members should not be billed for those Medicare-covered amounts.
• How to apply or use it: Apply through ACCESS, by phone or in person with your local income maintenance or Tribal agency, or by mailing Form F-10101.
• What to gather or know first: Bring the Medicare card, proof of gross Social Security or other income, current bank balances, and spouse information if married. Remember that QMB-only is not the same thing as full Medicaid.

Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)

• What it is: The Wisconsin program for people over the QMB limit but under the SLMB limit.
• Who can get it or use it: Medicare enrollees with countable income over 100% of the federal poverty level but below 120%, and assets within the Wisconsin SLMB cap.
• How it helps: Wisconsin pays the Medicare Part B or B-ID premium. It does not pay deductibles or coinsurance.
• How to apply or use it: Use the same Wisconsin Medicaid application routes as QMB.
• What to gather or know first: If approved, Wisconsin says premium help can be backdated up to 3 months before the application date, so do not wait if you are already paying Part B.

Specified Low Income Medicare Beneficiary Plus (SLMB+) / Qualified Individual (QI)

• What it is: Wisconsin’s public name for the federal QI income band.
• Who can get it or use it: Medicare enrollees with countable income above SLMB but below 135% of the federal poverty level who are not enrolled in full-benefit Medicaid, Family Planning Only Services, or Tuberculosis-Related Only Services.
• How it helps: Wisconsin pays the Medicare Part B or B-ID premium.
• How to apply or use it: Apply the same way you would apply for any Wisconsin Medicaid Medicare Savings Program. If a national article tells you to ask about QI, tell the agency you want to be checked for the Wisconsin SLMB+ category too.
• What to gather or know first: This category is easy to miss because of the name change. Keep every renewal notice and respond quickly, because this is the band many seniors lose by missing mail.

Qualified Disabled and Working Individual (QDWI)

• What it is: A more specialized Medicare Savings Program for disabled workers who lost premium-free Part A after going back to work.
• Who can get it or use it: Usually people under 65 who are still disabled, working, entitled to Medicare Part A, within the QDWI income and asset limits, and not enrolled in Medicaid.
• How it helps: Wisconsin pays the Medicare Part A premium.
• How to apply or use it: Use ACCESS, the local agency, or Form F-10101. You can also review Wisconsin’s QDWI page before you apply.
• What to gather or know first: This program does not fit most retirees. If the person is working with a disability and the Part A premium is the problem, ask about QDWI and also about Wisconsin Medicaid Purchase Plan (MAPP) as a backup option.

Free Wisconsin counseling and application help

• What it is: Free, unbiased help from the Wisconsin SHIP program and Medigap Helpline, local ADRCs, and benefit specialists.
• Who can get it or use it: Seniors, younger adults with disabilities, caregivers, and adult children helping someone apply.
• How it helps: These counselors can explain which Wisconsin MSP category fits, help sort out QMB billing problems, and point you to the right county or Tribal office.
• How to apply or use it: Call the Wisconsin Medigap Helpline at 1-800-242-1060, call 1-844-947-2372 to find the right ADRC, or use the ADRC and Tribal ADRS directory.
• What to gather or know first: Have the senior’s Medicare card, any Wisconsin notice, and the latest bill or denial letter ready. If an adult child is helping, the agency may need permission to discuss the case.

How to apply in Wisconsin without wasting time

Most important first move: Start the application the same day you realize the Part B premium or other Medicare costs are too high. Wisconsin can backdate some premium help, but only so far, and the filing date matters.

• Choose the easiest route: Use ACCESS if you can. If not, call your local county or Tribal agency, go in person, or mail the Elderly, Blind, or Disabled Medicaid application packet.
• Use Wisconsin’s system, not guesswork: Wisconsin’s apply for benefits page is the main roadmap. It explains the online, phone, mail, and in-person options.
• Find the right local office: Office hours vary by consortium and county. Use the official income maintenance and Tribal agency finder before you call.
• Submit proof fast: The state handbook says Wisconsin normally must process health coverage applications within 30 days, but the timeline can stretch if proof is missing. Applicants must get at least 20 days from the mailing date of a verification request to respond.
• Watch both mail and ACCESS: Keep copies of everything you send. If you upload documents, save a screenshot or confirmation.
• Get help early if you are stuck: The Medigap Helpline and ADRC benefit specialists can help before the case turns into a denial.

Documents older adults should gather first

• ☐ Medicare proof: Medicare card or letter showing Part A, Part B, or B-ID.
• ☐ Income proof: Social Security award letter, pension statement, wage stubs, annuity statement, unemployment notice, or other regular income proof.
• ☐ Asset proof: Current balances for checking, savings, credit union accounts, certificates of deposit, stocks, bonds, and other investments.
• ☐ Insurance and policy information: Life insurance, burial accounts, annuities, and other items that may count depending on the case.
• ☐ Spouse information: Income and asset records if married.
• ☐ Identity and status documents if needed: Any immigration papers or recent move information the agency may ask for.
• ☐ Problem papers: Any wrong bill, denial letter, or notice about Part B premiums. These can help a counselor spot the issue faster.

How approval works in Wisconsin

How long approval usually takes

Rule of thumb: Wisconsin’s Medicaid handbook says health care applications should be processed as soon as possible and generally within 30 days. If the agency asks for more proof, the clock can stretch because Wisconsin must give you time to turn in the documents. If the office acts late, the handbook says the original filing date still matters.

What happens after approval

QMB starts later than the premium-only programs: Wisconsin says QMB begins on the first day of the month after the application is approved. By contrast, SLMB, SLMB+, and QDWI can pay premiums up to three months before the application date if the person was eligible in those months.

Do not panic if the Social Security check does not jump right away: Wisconsin says it can take one to three months for Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security to update the payment. If Wisconsin starts paying the premium, Social Security should refund premiums that were taken after the enrollment month.

Keep every card and notice: The Wisconsin handbook says QMB members get a ForwardHealth card even if they are not in any other Medicaid category. Keep that card with the Medicare card and show both every time you get care.

Missed Part B enrollment? Wisconsin’s handbook says some people who previously turned down Part B may be able to enroll through the state’s Medicare Savings Program buy-in process outside the normal Part B enrollment windows. If that sounds like your situation, call the Wisconsin Medigap Helpline and your local agency instead of waiting for the next general enrollment period.

What to do if a doctor bills a QMB enrollee in Wisconsin

First, stop and check the type of service: Federal law says Medicare providers cannot bill QMB members for Medicare-covered deductibles, coinsurance, or copayments. But Wisconsin’s provider guidance also says QMB-only members do not get payment for services that Medicare does not cover, or for services from a provider who is not enrolled in Medicare. That is why some bills are illegal and some are simply for non-Medicare services.

• Show both cards: Give the office the Medicare card and the ForwardHealth or QMB card. If you have it, also show a Medicare Summary Notice that shows QMB status.
• Tell the office exactly what to do: Ask the billing office to send the claim to Medicare first and let it cross over to ForwardHealth. In Wisconsin, that crossover process is how QMB-only cost-sharing claims are supposed to get paid.
• Do not pay just to make the bill go away: If the service was Medicare-covered, you may be paying a bill you do not owe. Medicare says QMB members can ask for a refund if they already paid.
• If the provider will not stop: Call Medicare at 1-800-633-4227. You can also call the Wisconsin Medigap Helpline at 1-800-242-1060 for help untangling the bill.
• If you suspect fraud or abusive billing: Contact the Wisconsin Senior Medicare Patrol through the Wisconsin SHIP page at 1-888-818-2611.

Real-world Wisconsin problem: A clinic may look only at the limited Medicaid status and assume the patient owes something because the person is “QMB-only.” That is the wrong test. The right question is whether the item or service was covered by Medicare. If it was, the QMB member generally should not be billed for the Medicare cost-sharing.

Reality checks for Wisconsin applicants

• Gross income confusion: Many seniors compare the bank deposit amount to the MSP table. Wisconsin counts gross Social Security, so the number the agency uses is often higher than the deposit amount.
• Proof delays are common: Bank balances, burial accounts, life insurance cash value, and spouse information often slow cases down. If Wisconsin asks for proof, answer fast and keep a copy.
• QMB-only is limited: It is powerful for Medicare-covered bills, but it is not full Medicaid. If Medicare never covers the service, QMB-only may not pay it.
• Name mix-ups happen: National websites say QI. Wisconsin websites often say SLMB+. If you call and the worker uses a different name, ask them to check the 120% to 135% Medicare Savings Program band.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Using the net Social Security deposit: Wisconsin looks at gross Social Security when it counts income.
• Waiting for a special enrollment window: Wisconsin’s apply page lets you apply year-round.
• Trying to start the case only in the MyACCESS app: Wisconsin says the app cannot start the first application.
• Assuming savings over $2,000 means automatic denial: Wisconsin’s MSP asset caps are much higher than that.
• Ignoring small notices: A short request for proof can stop or delay the case.
• Paying a QMB bill before checking it: If the service was Medicare-covered, the bill may be wrong.

Best options by need

• If the senior is getting hit with doctor and hospital bills: Check QMB first.
• If the Part B premium is the main problem: Check SLMB and SLMB+ / QI.
• If the senior is working with a disability and paying for Part A: Check QDWI and MAPP.
• If prescription costs are still too high: Use the MSP for Extra Help and then look at Wisconsin SeniorCare.
• If the senior cannot manage the paperwork: Call the Medigap Helpline or local ADRC and ask for a benefit specialist.
• If the senior was recently denied: Ask exactly why, fix proof problems fast, and use the fair hearing process if the decision still looks wrong.

What to do if you are denied, delayed, or blocked

• Ask for the exact reason: Call the agency and ask whether the problem is income, assets, Medicare status, missing proof, or a system error. Ask which document is missing and the exact due date.
• Fix proof problems fast: Upload documents through ACCESS, fax them, or hand-deliver them to your agency. Keep proof of submission.
• Use the 30-day rule: If more than 30 days have passed, remind the office that Wisconsin’s handbook says applications should be processed within 30 days and that late approvals still must honor the original filing date.
• Ask for a fair hearing within 45 days: Wisconsin says you can use the Request for Fair Hearing form or a signed letter. Send it to Division of Hearings and Appeals, PO Box 7875, Madison, WI 53707-7875, fax 608-264-9885, or email DHAMail@wisconsin.gov.
• Ask for benefits to continue if they are already active: If the case is being reduced or closed, a timely hearing request can usually keep benefits going until the judge decides. If the state wins, you may have to repay benefits you should not have received, so ask questions first.
• Bring help to the hearing: Wisconsin says fair hearings are usually informal and often by phone. You can represent yourself or bring a friend, family member, or lawyer.
• Use free legal help when needed: Call Legal Action of Wisconsin at 1-888-278-0633 or Wisconsin Judicare, Inc. at 1-800-472-1638 if the denial looks wrong or the case is stuck.

Plan B and backup options in Wisconsin

• Extra Help: If Wisconsin approves an MSP, Medicare says you also get Extra Help with Part D drug costs.
• SeniorCare: Wisconsin’s SeniorCare prescription program is a strong backup if medicine costs are still the biggest problem. It coordinates with Medicare.
• Full-benefit Medicaid: If income and assets are lower or the person needs broader medical coverage, ask Wisconsin to check the whole case for Elderly, Blind, or Disabled Medicaid, not just MSP. Wisconsin’s handbook says a health coverage request should also trigger MSP screening.
• MAPP for disabled workers: If the person is working and disabled, MAPP may fit better than QDWI or may be worth checking alongside it.
• Free counseling: If you are bouncing between Medicare, Social Security, and Wisconsin Medicaid, call the Medigap Helpline or your ADRC before giving up.

Local resources in Wisconsin

Use these first: Wisconsin’s Medicare Savings Program help is local. County and Tribal agencies decide eligibility, while statewide counselors help fix billing and application problems.

Who to call in Wisconsin

If you need…	Who to contact	How they help
To apply, renew, report changes, or ask what proof is missing	Local income maintenance or Tribal agency finder	Find the right consortium, office hours, phone number, and local instructions.
A general Medicaid answer or a new ForwardHealth card	ForwardHealth Member Services 1-800-362-3002	General member help, card issues, providers, and covered services.
Free Medicare counseling or help with QMB bills	Wisconsin Medigap Helpline / SHIP 1-800-242-1060	Unbiased Medicare counseling and help with Medicare Savings Programs.
Local aging, disability, or benefit specialist help	ADRC and Tribal ADRS directory 1-844-947-2372	County-by-county help, benefit specialists, and possible home visits.
Suspected Medicare fraud or abusive billing	Wisconsin Senior Medicare Patrol 1-888-818-2611	Help with fraud, scams, and suspicious bills.
Free legal help with an appeal	Legal Action of Wisconsin 1-888-278-0633 Wisconsin Judicare, Inc. 1-800-472-1638	Legal advice for denied, delayed, or wrongly closed benefits cases.

Diverse communities in Wisconsin

Seniors with disabilities

Wisconsin has extra pathways: If the person is under 65 and disabled, QDWI may help with Part A premiums, while MAPP can be a better fit for some working adults with disabilities. ADRCs say benefit specialists can explain how work affects Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security, and work incentives benefit specialists are another option when earnings make the case more complicated.

Tribal-specific resources

Tribal members do not have to use only the county system: Wisconsin says Tribal members may work with the local ADRC or a Tribal Aging and Disability Resource Specialist where available. The Tribal ADRS directory and the Tribal benefit specialist page are the best starting points if you want culturally responsive help.

Rural seniors with limited access

Phone and paper are real options: You do not need broadband or a long drive to start an MSP case. Wisconsin lets you apply by phone, mail, or in person, and ADRCs say home visits may be available. Always use the official agency finder because rural office hours and call center hours vary a lot from one consortium to another.

Immigrant and refugee seniors

Language access is built in: Wisconsin’s application guide says online applications are only in English and Spanish. If the senior reads or writes another language, call the agency or use a paper application. Wisconsin says oral interpreter services and written translation are free.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between QMB, SLMB, SLMB+, and QDWI in Wisconsin?

QMB is the broadest help. In Wisconsin it pays Part A and Part B or B-ID premiums and Medicare-covered deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments. SLMB pays only the Part B or B-ID premium. SLMB+ is Wisconsin’s name for the federal QI band and also pays only the Part B or B-ID premium for people not in full-benefit Medicaid. QDWI pays only the Part A premium for certain disabled workers. The state keeps separate pages for QMB, SLMB, SLMB+, and QDWI.

Is QI called something different in Wisconsin?

Yes. If you search national Medicare pages, you will usually see the name Qualified Individual, or QI. Wisconsin’s public Medicaid pages usually use the name Specified Low Income Medicare Beneficiary Plus (SLMB+) instead. That naming difference causes a lot of confusion. If your income is in that band, tell the agency you want to be checked for Wisconsin SLMB+.

How long does a Wisconsin Medicare Savings Program application usually take?

Wisconsin’s Medicaid handbook says health care applications should usually be processed within 30 days. The real-world delay is often missing proof, not the program itself. If the agency sends a verification request, answer quickly and keep proof that you sent the documents. If Wisconsin acts late, the original filing date still matters.

Can Wisconsin pay Medicare premiums for past months?

Often yes, but it depends on the program. Wisconsin says SLMB, SLMB+, and QDWI can pay premiums up to three months before the application date if the person was eligible in those months. QMB works differently and starts the first day of the month after approval. Social Security refunds can still take one to three months to show up.

What should I do if a doctor or hospital keeps billing me after QMB approval?

First check whether the service was covered by Medicare. If it was, show both the Medicare card and the ForwardHealth or QMB card, and ask the office to bill Medicare first and let the claim cross over to ForwardHealth. If the provider still bills you, call Medicare at 1-800-633-4227 and the Wisconsin Medigap Helpline at 1-800-242-1060. If you already paid, ask for a refund.

How does Wisconsin treat married seniors?

Most married couples living together in the community are tested against the couple income and asset limits. Wisconsin’s handbook says special rules can apply if one spouse gets SSI or if both spouses live in the same nursing home. If your marriage, living arrangement, or care setting is unusual, do not guess. Ask the local agency to explain your fiscal test group.

What if I missed Medicare Part B because I could not afford it?

Do not assume you must wait for the next general enrollment period. Wisconsin’s handbook says some people can enroll in Part B through the state’s Medicare Savings Program buy-in process even if they missed the usual window. This is a good reason to call your local agency and the Wisconsin Medigap Helpline right away.

Resumen en español

En resumen: Wisconsin sí ofrece ayuda para pagar costos de Medicare a través de Medicaid. La forma más rápida es usar ACCESS o llamar a la agencia local del condado o Tribal. Si usted busca el programa QI, en Wisconsin muchas veces aparece con el nombre SLMB+. El programa QMB es el más fuerte porque también protege contra facturas por deducibles y coseguros de servicios cubiertos por Medicare.

Si recibe una factura y ya tiene QMB, no pague sin revisar si el servicio fue cubierto por Medicare. Muestre su tarjeta de Medicare y su tarjeta de ForwardHealth o QMB, y pida que la oficina envíe la reclamación primero a Medicare. Si el proveedor sigue cobrando, llame a Medicare al 1-800-633-4227 y a la Wisconsin Medigap Helpline al 1-800-242-1060. Para ayuda local y gratuita, busque su ADRC o Tribal ADRS o llame al 1-844-947-2372. Si Wisconsin niega la solicitud, puede pedir una audiencia imparcial dentro de 45 días.

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