Medicare Savings Programs in Rhode Island: 2026 Guide

Last updated: April 7, 2026

Bottom line: Rhode Island runs Medicare Savings Programs through its Medicaid system under the Medicare Premium Payment Program. The biggest 2026 change is that the state now moves people who would have qualified for the Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary program into Qualified Medicare Beneficiary status, so many seniors get stronger protection from Medicare bills than older Rhode Island guides still show.

If you have Medicare and limited income, apply even if you are not sure. Rhode Island’s current 2026 limits are higher than the federal floor for its main tracks, and the state still accepts applications online, by phone, by mail, and through local Department of Human Services offices.

Emergency help now

• If you already have QMB and got a doctor or hospital bill for Medicare-covered cost-sharing, do not pay it yet. Call the billing office, say you are a Qualified Medicare Beneficiary, and ask it to rebill correctly. If the office refuses, call Medicare at 1-800-633-4227 and Rhode Island DHS at 1-855-697-4347.
• If you got a denial or closure notice, appeal fast. Use HealthyRhode RI, call HealthSource RI at 1-855-840-4774 for appeal help, or use the Rhode Island appeal instructions. Ask about aid pending or continued coverage if your help is stopping.
• If you cannot do this online, use the phone or an office today. Call DHS at 1-855-697-4347, or go to a DHS regional office with your Medicare card, proof of income, and recent account balances.

Quick help

• Fastest online path: Apply or upload documents through HealthyRhode RI.
• Best paper form for MSP-only help: Use Rhode Island’s MPP-1 Medicare Premium Payment form.
• Main phone line: DHS at 1-855-697-4347. Deaf and hard of hearing callers can dial 7-1-1.
• Free Medicare counseling: The Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging Medicare counseling program can help. Call 1-888-884-8721.
• Free application support: Rhode Island’s Aging and Disability Resource Center is listed on the state MPP page at 401-462-4444.
• Hands-on tech help: DHS regional offices now hold Technology Adoption Days on Wednesdays for people who need help using the portal or app.

What Medicare Savings Programs are and why they matter for seniors in Rhode Island

Most important action: Start with Rhode Island’s current Medicare Premium Payment Program page, not an old chart or a third-party article. Rhode Island does not offer a separate senior-only state grant for Medicare premiums. Instead, it administers this help through Medicaid.

In Rhode Island, the policy side is run by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS). Day-to-day eligibility work is handled through the Department of Human Services (DHS). The customer portal is HealthyRhode RI, and DHS explains on its application page that the same statewide system is used to process Medicaid and other benefits. HealthSource RI also answers health coverage questions through its contact center at 1-855-840-4774.

This help matters because Medicare costs can hit older adults from several directions at once. A senior may lose money every month to the Part B premium, then face deductibles and coinsurance on top of that. In Rhode Island, the right MSP can take away some or all of those costs. For many low-income seniors, it also unlocks federal prescription help called Extra Help.

Rhode Island-specific note: The state’s current MPP page now lists only two public tracks for most applicants: QMB and QI. That is very different from older Rhode Island pages and many national summaries that still show a separate SLMB path with older, lower numbers.

Quick facts

• Best immediate takeaway: In Rhode Island today, most seniors should think first about QMB or QI.
• One major rule: As of February 1, 2026, Rhode Island says people who would have qualified for SLMB are automatically enrolled in QMB.
• One realistic obstacle: The state can move quickly on a completed age-based case, but missing bank, insurance, or spouse information can slow everything down.
• One useful fact: Rhode Island’s dedicated MPP-1 form lets you list a guardian, power of attorney, conservator, authorized representative, relative, or friend.
• Best next step: Gather your Medicare card, proof of income, recent account balances, and any other insurance cards, then file through HealthyRhode RI or the paper MPP-1 form.

QMB vs SLMB vs QI vs QDWI explained simply

Plain-language version: QMB is the strongest Rhode Island MSP for most seniors. It can pay Medicare Part A and Part B premiums and also protect you from Medicare-covered deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments. QI is narrower and pays the Part B premium only. SLMB still exists in federal law, but Rhode Island now says people who would have been SLMB are moved into QMB instead. QDWI is a special federal path for working people with disabilities who lost premium-free Part A after returning to work.

Program	Rhode Island status in 2026	2026 income and resource limits	What it pays
Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)	Rhode Island’s main full-cost-sharing MSP track for seniors and adults with disabilities.	Single: $1,683 monthly income and $9,950 resources. Married couple: $2,275 monthly income and $14,910 resources.	Part A premiums, Part B premiums, and Medicare-covered deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments.
Qualified Individual (QI)	Still active in Rhode Island. Funding is limited and approvals are first come, first served.	Single: $2,255 monthly income and $9,950 resources. Married couple: $3,050 monthly income and $14,910 resources.	Part B premium only.
Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)	Federal law still requires it, but Rhode Island says people who would have qualified for SLMB are now placed in QMB as of February 1, 2026.	Rhode Island does not publish a separate current SLMB dollar chart on its main 2026 MPP page because this group is folded into QMB.	Historically Part B premium only. In Rhode Island now, the practical result is stronger QMB help for this income band.
Qualified Disabled and Working Individual (QDWI)	Not shown as a separate public MPP track on Rhode Island’s main page. The state points working people with disabilities to Sherlock/Ticket to Work.	Federal 2026 limits from Medicare.gov: single $5,405 income and $4,000 resources; married couple $7,299 income and $6,000 resources.	Part A premium only.

What costs each program pays for

QMB: This is the best protection against Medicare bills. Rhode Island says it pays Medicare Part A premiums, Part B premiums, copayments, and deductibles. Medicare also says providers cannot bill QMB members for Medicare-covered deductibles, coinsurance, or copayments.

QI: This pays the Medicare Part B premium only. It does not give the same billing protection as QMB.

SLMB in Rhode Island: Older guides may say SLMB only pays Part B. That was the older setup. Rhode Island’s current rule is better for this band because the state now places those applicants in QMB.

QDWI: This is still a real federal Medicare Savings Program, but it is mainly for a smaller working-disabled population. It pays the Part A premium only.

Income limits for seniors in this state

The current Rhode Island numbers are on the state’s 2026 MPP page. For most older adults, the key numbers are:

• QMB single: $1,683 per month
• QMB married couple: $2,275 per month
• QI single: $2,255 per month
• QI married couple: $3,050 per month

Example: A single senior in Providence getting $1,600 a month from Social Security and staying under the resource limit is inside Rhode Island’s current QMB limit.

Example: A married couple in Middletown with $3,000 a month in countable income and resources under $14,910 is above QMB but inside Rhode Island’s current QI limit.

Important: Many websites still show Rhode Island using the older federal minimums, like a separate SLMB cutoff or a lower QMB amount. Those are outdated for Rhode Island as of April 7, 2026.

Asset limits and what counts toward the limit

Rhode Island still uses a resource test for its main MSP tracks. The current limit is $9,950 for one person and $14,910 for a married couple for both QMB and QI on the state’s 2026 chart.

For practical purposes, Rhode Island’s current MPP-1 form asks about the kinds of assets the state wants reviewed, including:

• savings and checking accounts
• certificates of deposit and money market funds
• individual retirement accounts, Keogh plans, and annuities
• burial contracts
• life insurance information
• real estate, life estates, and rental property
• recent transfers, inheritances, trusts, and similar items of value

If you are close to the limit, do not guess. Rhode Island’s 2026 MSP state plan notice says the state uses resource reduction rules. In plain language, that means a person who is a little over the limit at the start of a month may be able to reduce countable resources with certain allowed expenses, such as some uncovered health care costs, certain tax payments, some court-approved guardian or conservator costs, and some legal fees tied to gaining access to resources.

Do not rush to give money away. The Rhode Island form asks about transfers and trusts. If one asset could decide the case, get help from a counselor before retitling property, cashing out an account, or transferring money to family.

How married seniors are treated

Rhode Island posts separate married-couple limits on its current MPP page, and the MPP-1 form asks for spouse income, assets, insurance, property, and living arrangement details. If only one spouse has Medicare, do not assume the other spouse is ignored.

If Rhode Island is checking resources, make sure both spouses sign where needed. The MPP-1 form says the state uses an electronic Asset Verification System, and spouse consent may be needed to verify spouse resources.

Who qualifies in plain language

• You live in Rhode Island and need help with Medicare costs through the state Medicaid system.
• You have Medicare, or you are dealing with a Part A premium situation that fits MSP rules.
• You are age 65 or older, or you are an adult with a disability.
• Your monthly income and countable resources fit the Rhode Island limits for QMB or QI, or you may fit a special working-disabled path.
• You can provide proof of identity, income, resources, and insurance if DHS asks for it.
• If you want QI, you generally cannot already have other Medicaid benefits.

Best programs and options in Rhode Island

Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) in Rhode Island

• What it is: Rhode Island’s strongest Medicare Savings Program track for most low-income seniors. As of February 1, 2026, it also covers people who would previously have fallen into Rhode Island’s SLMB band.
• Who can get it or use it: Medicare beneficiaries age 65 and older, and adults with disabilities, whose income is up to $1,683 for one person or $2,275 for a married couple and whose countable resources stay within the current limit.
• How it helps: Pays Part A and Part B premiums and protects you from Medicare-covered deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments. It also links to federal Extra Help for prescriptions.
• How to apply or use it: Apply through HealthyRhode RI, by phone at 1-855-697-4347, by mail, or with the MPP-1 form. After approval, show both your Medicare card and Medicaid or QMB proof each time you get care.
• What to gather or know first: QMB billing protection applies to Medicare-covered services. It is not a promise that every non-Medicare service will be free.

Qualified Individual (QI) in Rhode Island

• What it is: Rhode Island’s higher-income MSP track for people who still need help with the Part B premium.
• Who can get it or use it: Medicare beneficiaries with income up to $2,255 for one person or $3,050 for a married couple and the same resource limits used for QMB.
• How it helps: Pays the Medicare Part B premium only and also links to federal Extra Help.
• How to apply or use it: Use the same Rhode Island application routes as QMB. Apply early because Medicare says QI funds are limited and states approve these cases on a first-come, first-served basis.
• What to gather or know first: QI is the one track you should watch most closely at renewal time because Medicare says you must apply every year to stay in QI.

SLMB in Rhode Island after the 2026 expansion

• What it is: A federal Medicare Savings Program category that many older websites still discuss.
• Who can get it or use it: In practice, most Rhode Island seniors will not see a separate SLMB route now, because the state says this income band is mapped into QMB.
• How it helps: The 2026 Rhode Island change gives this group the stronger QMB package instead of just Part B premium help.
• How to apply or use it: Use the normal Rhode Island MPP routes. If an old notice, old webpage, or old article mentions SLMB, ask the worker how your case is being handled under the new QMB rule.
• What to gather or know first: Keep a copy of the state’s current MPP page if you are dealing with outdated information from a provider or helper.

QDWI and Rhode Island’s Sherlock or Ticket to Work path

• What it is: A special federal path for working people with disabilities who lost premium-free Medicare Part A after going back to work.
• Who can get it or use it: People with a disability who are working and fit the federal QDWI rules on Medicare.gov.
• How it helps: Pays the Medicare Part A premium only.
• How to apply or use it: Rhode Island’s main MSP page says people who qualify for QDWI can receive Medicaid through Sherlock or Ticket to Work. For working-disabled help, the Office of Rehabilitation Services listing on the DHS offices page shows 1-401-421-7005, TTY 1-800-745-5555, and Español 1-401-272-8090.
• What to gather or know first: Have proof of work, disability status, Medicare information, and any Part A premium bill or notice.

HealthyRhode RI, paper forms, and DHS offices

• What it is: Rhode Island’s “no wrong door” application system for MSP and Medicaid.
• Who can get it or use it: Seniors, retirees, adult children, caregivers, and authorized representatives.
• How it helps: You can apply online, upload proof, read notices, and file appeals. If you want paper, Rhode Island posts the MPP-1 form in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
• How to apply or use it: Use HealthyRhode RI, call DHS at 1-855-697-4347, mail paperwork to P.O. Box 8709, Cranston, RI 02920-8787, or use a secure drop box at a DHS office.
• What to gather or know first: The paper form tells you to put your name and the last four digits of your Social Security number on every page you send, and to sign and date the last page. If you skip the resource verification section on an asset-tested case, approval can fail.

Whether the senior automatically gets Extra Help too

Yes for Rhode Island’s main MSP tracks. Medicare.gov says people who qualify for QMB, SLMB, or QI also get Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug costs. In Rhode Island, that means a person approved for QMB or QI should also get Extra Help. Medicare.gov does not list that same automatic Extra Help rule for QDWI.

Practical tip: If Rhode Island approves your MSP but your prescription costs do not seem to change, call your Medicare drug plan and ask whether your Extra Help record has updated yet. Keep your Rhode Island approval notice nearby.

How to apply for MSP in Rhode Island

Start with the route you are most likely to finish. For many seniors who only want Medicare cost help, Rhode Island’s dedicated MPP-1 form is easier than a bigger all-benefits packet. If you also want Medicaid or other help, use HealthyRhode RI or the general DHS application routes.

• Pick your route: online through HealthyRhode RI, by phone at 1-855-697-4347, by mail, or in person through a DHS office drop box or walk-in office.
• List your helper if needed: The Rhode Island MPP-1 form lets you name a guardian, power of attorney, conservator, authorized representative, relative, or friend.
• Answer every resource question honestly: The form asks about accounts, insurance, life insurance, property, and transfers. Blank sections often lead to delays.
• Keep proof of filing: Save the upload confirmation, take a photo of the drop-off, or keep a full paper copy.
• Watch for an Additional Documentation Required notice: Rhode Island’s acceptable documents page explains that the state may ask for specific proof after you apply.
• Use current submission methods: DHS says on its application page that the old Scan Index email is no longer monitored. Use the portal, a drop box, or a document scanning center instead.

What documents older adults should gather first

• ☐ Medicare card or Medicare number
• ☐ Proof of identity if asked, using the state’s acceptable documents list
• ☐ Social Security award letter, pension proof, work paystubs, or other income proof
• ☐ Recent checking, savings, and other account balances
• ☐ Statements for IRA, annuity, burial contract, or life insurance if you have them
• ☐ Proof of any other health insurance or supplemental coverage
• ☐ Spouse information if you are married
• ☐ Any recent bill, denial, or closure notice you are trying to fix
• ☐ Signatures for you and your spouse where needed

How long approval usually takes

Rhode Island’s official Medicaid application and renewal rules say Community Medicaid for elders age 65 and over should be decided in 30 days. The same official rules show 90 days when a disability determination is needed for adults with disabilities. That comes from the state’s IHCC application and renewal rules.

Real life is messier. Those timelines work best when the application is complete. If Rhode Island sends a document request and you do not answer fast, the case can stall. If you are past 30 days on a clean age-based application, call DHS and ask whether an Additional Documentation Required notice is waiting in your account.

What happens after approval

• You get a written decision notice. Rhode Island’s Medicaid rules say EOHHS must notify applicants in writing.
• You should start using your status right away. If you have QMB, show your Medicare card and Medicaid or QMB proof at appointments. Medicare says your Medicare Summary Notice can also show QMB status.
• Renewal still matters. Rhode Island’s renewal rules say Medicaid renewals happen at least once every 12 months, and when possible the state renews passively for another 12 months without action from you.
• QI needs special attention. Medicare says QI must be applied for every year and last year’s QI users get priority.
• Report changes quickly. Rhode Island’s MPP-1 form says you must report changes within 10 days if the information could affect eligibility.

What to do if a doctor bills a QMB enrollee

Short answer: If the bill is for Medicare-covered deductibles, coinsurance, or copayments, a QMB member generally should not be billed for it.

• Do not pay first and ask later. Check whether you had QMB on the date of service.
• Call the provider’s billing office. Say: “I am a Qualified Medicare Beneficiary. Medicare says providers cannot bill me for Medicare-covered cost-sharing.”
• Send proof. Give the office your Medicare number and your Medicaid or QMB proof. If you have Original Medicare, show your Medicare Summary Notice too.
• Ask the office to rebill correctly. If the staff says they do not know how, point them to Rhode Island’s Medicaid claims processing page. That page lists the RI Medicaid provider help desk at 1-401-784-8100 or 1-800-964-6211 for in-state toll and border communities.
• If the office still refuses, escalate. Call Medicare at 1-800-633-4227, DHS at 1-855-697-4347, or the Office of Healthy Aging Medicare counseling program at 1-888-884-8721.
• If the bill has already gone to collections, dispute it fast. Tell the provider to pull it back while the QMB issue is corrected.

Example: If a specialist in Warwick sends you a $45 coinsurance bill after a Medicare Part B office visit and you had QMB on that date, that bill is usually the kind of charge you should challenge instead of paying.

Reality checks

• Older information is everywhere: Some Rhode Island pages and many national guides still show the pre-2026 setup with separate SLMB treatment and lower numbers. Use the current state page.
• Most delays are paperwork delays: Rhode Island’s forms ask for detailed resource and spouse information. Missing even one account or policy can trigger a hold.
• Portal problems are real: If HealthyRhode RI is frustrating, use a DHS office, a drop box, or a Wednesday Technology Adoption Day instead of waiting weeks.
• QI is not guaranteed forever: Funding is limited and it requires annual action. Do not assume it will quietly roll over.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Assuming the Part B premium help is automatic once you turn 65
• Using an old form or an old chart instead of the current Rhode Island MPP page
• Leaving spouse information blank because only one spouse has Medicare
• Forgetting to sign the paper form, or forgetting spouse signature where needed
• Ignoring the resource verification section on the MPP-1 form
• Sending documents to the old Scan Index email that DHS says is no longer monitored
• Paying a QMB-protected bill before challenging it

Best options by need

• If you need the strongest protection from doctor and hospital bills: Aim for QMB.
• If your income is too high for QMB but still modest: Check QI.
• If you are working and lost premium-free Part A because of returning to work: Ask about QDWI and Rhode Island’s Sherlock or Ticket to Work path.
• If you are slightly over the asset limit: Ask Rhode Island whether resource reduction rules could help before you move money.
• If you need a person to walk through the forms with you: Call the Office of Healthy Aging Medicare counseling program or the ADRC.

What to do if the senior is denied, delayed, or blocked

• Ask for the exact reason in plain language. Was it income, resources, missing proof, spouse information, or a technical issue?
• Fix missing proof first. Upload it through HealthyRhode RI, use a DHS drop box, or go to a document scanning center. Keep copies.
• If the issue is resources, ask about Rhode Island’s resource reduction rules. The state’s 2026 MSP notice lists some allowed expenses that may reduce excess resources.
• If you are over the MSP limit, ask to be screened for other Medicaid paths too. Rhode Island’s official IHCC rules say the state should look across pathways, and those rules note that Medicare premiums can count toward a medically needy spenddown.
• Appeal quickly. Use HealthyRhode RI, call HealthSource RI at 1-855-840-4774 for filing help, fax 1-401-223-6317, go to a DHS office, or use the official Rhode Island appeal page.
• Read the deadline on the notice. Rhode Island’s general DHS appeal chart commonly uses a 35-day Medicaid appeal window from the notice date, and the state’s renewal rules say filing within 10 days can matter if you want coverage to continue while the appeal is pending.
• Get free help if the notice is confusing. Call the Office of Healthy Aging at 1-888-884-8721 or Rhode Island Legal Services at 1-401-274-2652.

Plan B and backup options

• Part D prescription help: Even if MSP is denied, ask about Extra Help with prescription costs.
• Community Medicaid or medically needy spenddown: Rhode Island’s IHCC rules note that Medicare premiums can count toward the amount a person must spend down for medically needy coverage.
• Working-disabled coverage: If QDWI sounds like your situation, Rhode Island wants you to look at Sherlock or Ticket to Work.
• Billing-only problem: If you are already QMB and the issue is a wrong bill, the fastest fix may be provider rebilling, not a new application.

Where seniors can get free application help

• Office of Healthy Aging Medicare counseling: State Health Insurance Assistance Program help in Rhode Island. Call 1-888-884-8721.
• Aging and Disability Resource Center: Listed on Rhode Island’s MPP page at 401-462-4444.
• DHS: Application and case help at 1-855-697-4347. Relay users can dial 7-1-1.
• HealthSource RI: Health coverage questions and appeal filing help at 1-855-840-4774.
• Rhode Island Legal Services: Free legal help may be available for appeals or benefit problems. Call 1-401-274-2652.

Local Rhode Island offices and access options

Good news: Rhode Island uses one statewide set of MSP rules. Local variation is mostly about access, not different income limits. You can use any DHS regional office for walk-in service or document drop-off, but the Shepard Building in downtown Providence is appointment-only.

Office	Address	What to know
Providence	125 Holden Street, Providence, RI 02908	Walk-in office with document scanning center.
Pawtucket	249 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860	Walk-in office with document scanning center.
Woonsocket	219 Pond Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895	Walk-in office.
South County	4808 Tower Hill Road, Suite G1, Wakefield, RI 02879	Walk-in office serving southern Rhode Island.
Newport County	31 John Clarke Road, Middletown, RI 02842	Walk-in office for Aquidneck Island and nearby areas.
Shepard Building	80 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903	Appointment only.

DHS says on its offices page that walk-in offices are generally open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with Technology Adoption Days on Wednesdays. The same page says the main call center line is 1-855-697-4347, and live representative hours are more limited than 24-hour self-service options.

Language and accessibility: Rhode Island posts the MPP form in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and its official Medicaid application rules say interpreter or translator help must be available on request. Relay users can dial 7-1-1.

Frequently asked questions

Does Rhode Island still have SLMB in 2026?

Federal law still requires the SLMB category, but Rhode Island’s current MPP page says that as of February 1, 2026, people who would have qualified for SLMB are automatically enrolled in QMB instead. That is why many older Rhode Island charts and national websites are now out of date for this state.

What are the 2026 Rhode Island income limits for QMB and QI?

Rhode Island’s current state chart says QMB is $1,683 a month for one person and $2,275 for a married couple. QI is $2,255 a month for one person and $3,050 for a married couple. You can see those numbers on the official Rhode Island MPP page.

Does Rhode Island still check assets for Medicare Savings Programs?

Yes. Rhode Island’s current limits are $9,950 for one person and $14,910 for a married couple for QMB and QI. The state’s MPP-1 form asks about accounts, retirement funds, annuities, life insurance, property, and similar resources. If you are only slightly over, ask about the state’s resource reduction rules before moving money.

Will a Rhode Island MSP give me full Medicaid?

Not always. QMB-only and QI are forms of Medicare cost help, not full Medicaid coverage. If Rhode Island also finds you eligible for full Medicaid, your benefits are broader. This is one reason to ask the state to check all possible Medicaid pathways instead of just one box.

Does MSP automatically give me Extra Help in Rhode Island?

For Rhode Island’s main MSP tracks, yes. Medicare.gov says people who qualify for QMB, SLMB, or QI also get Extra Help with prescription drug costs. In Rhode Island, that means QMB and QI approvals should trigger Extra Help. Medicare.gov does not list the same automatic Extra Help rule for QDWI.

What should I do if a doctor bills me and I have QMB?

Do not assume the bill is correct. Medicare says QMB members cannot be billed for Medicare-covered deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments. Call the provider, say you are in QMB, give your Medicare and Medicaid or QMB information, and ask the office to use the Rhode Island Medicaid claims process. If that does not fix it, call Medicare at 1-800-633-4227 or the Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging at 1-888-884-8721.

How are married couples treated in Rhode Island MSP cases?

Rhode Island posts separate married-couple income and resource limits, and the MPP-1 form asks for spouse information. If you are married, expect Rhode Island to look at spouse income, assets, and insurance information. If spouse resource verification is needed, make sure the spouse signs where the form requires it.

What if Rhode Island denies my MSP application or closes it by mistake?

Read the reason first. If proof is missing, submit it quickly through HealthyRhode RI, a DHS office, or a document scanning center. If you disagree with the decision, use the official appeal page. Rhode Island’s general DHS appeal chart commonly gives 35 days from the notice date for Medicaid appeals, and asking within 10 days may matter if you want continued help while the appeal is pending.

Resumen en español

Rhode Island maneja estos beneficios por medio del programa estatal llamado Medicare Premium Payment Program. El cambio más importante en 2026 es que las personas que antes habrían estado en SLMB ahora pasan a QMB, lo cual da una protección más fuerte contra facturas de Medicare. Para la mayoría de los adultos mayores, los programas más importantes ahora son QMB y QI. La solicitud se puede hacer por internet en HealthyRhode RI, por teléfono al 1-855-697-4347, por correo, o en una oficina local de DHS.

Rhode Island publica el formulario MPP-1 en español. Si usted ya tiene QMB y un médico le manda una factura por deducibles o coseguro cubiertos por Medicare, no pague sin revisar primero; llame al consultorio y diga que usted está en QMB. Para ayuda gratis, puede llamar al programa de consejería de Medicare de la Office of Healthy Aging al 1-888-884-8721. Si su caso fue negado o cerrado por error, use la página oficial de apelaciones y pida ayuda rápido, porque los plazos son importantes.

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