Illinois Medicare Savings Programs: QMB, SLMB, QI, and QDWI

Last updated: 7 April 2026

Bottom line: Illinois does not run a separate senior-only Medicare Savings Program outside the regular Medicaid system. Older adults in Illinois usually apply through the state’s Application for Benefits Eligibility (ABE) or a local Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Family Community Resource Center, and the newest public 2026 Illinois charts show statewide income and asset rules plus an Illinois-specific $25 income disregard. If you think you may qualify, apply anyway. Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) is especially valuable because Medicare providers cannot bill QMB members for Medicare-covered deductibles, coinsurance, or copayments.

Emergency help now

• If you already have QMB and a doctor billed you for a Medicare-covered service, tell the office you are in QMB and ask them to stop the bill. If they will not fix it, call 1-800-MEDICARE.
• If your Illinois application is stuck and you are worried about losing care, call the DHS Help Line at 1-800-843-6154 and say “case status”. Have your ABE tracking number ready.
• If a bill over care HFS should cover has gone to collections or you are being threatened with a lawsuit, use the Illinois bill review process at 1-844-453-7283.

Quick help for Illinois seniors

• Fastest online route: Use ABE and apply for medical benefits and the Medicare Savings Program at the same time.
• Fastest phone route: Call 1-800-843-6154 to apply or check status.
• Best free counselor: Call Illinois Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) at 1-800-252-8966 or 711.
• Best local office route: Use the IDHS Office Locator to find your Family Community Resource Center (FCRC).
• Need in-person application help: Illinois says you can also call Get Covered Illinois at 1-866-311-1119 to schedule help.

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

Start with the Illinois application, not with Medicare. In Illinois, Medicare Savings Programs are handled through the same state benefits system used for Medicaid. The ABE portal is the main online entry point. The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) makes the rules and pays most medical bills, while IDHS takes applications and runs the local offices.

This matters because Illinois seniors do not need a separate Medicare-only form just to ask for QMB, Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB, also called SLIB in some Illinois materials), or Qualified Individual (QI). Illinois uses one combined path. That makes it easier to ask for more than one kind of help at once, especially if you may also qualify for full Medicaid or a Medicaid spenddown.

The rules are statewide, but the hands-on help is local. Illinois organizes aging services through 13 Planning and Service Areas, and Chicago and suburban Cook County are handled through different local aging networks. That is why two seniors with the same income can get different levels of application help depending on which county they live in, even though the MSP rules themselves are statewide.

For many older adults, MSP is the difference between keeping Medicare and using Medicare. If your Social Security check is being reduced by Medicare premiums, or if deductibles and coinsurance are making you skip care, MSP can be one of the most useful forms of help available in Illinois.

Quick facts

• Best immediate takeaway: Use Illinois’s combined ABE application. You do not need a separate Medicare-only portal.
• One major rule: The latest Illinois SHIP MSP chart says Illinois automatically disregards $25 of income.
• One realistic obstacle: Some Illinois webpages and brochures still show older MSP numbers. Use the newest Illinois SHIP materials when checking 2026 limits.
• One useful fact: Illinois uses a lower asset test for MSP than for full AABD Medical. In the newest public 2026 charts, MSP resources are $9,950 for one person and $14,910 for two.
• Best next step: Call SHIP at 1-800-252-8966 if you want a counselor to screen QMB, SLMB, QI, Extra Help, and billing problems with you.

QMB vs. SLMB vs. QI vs. QDWI explained simply

Program	Latest public 2026 Illinois income figure	2026 asset limit	What it pays	Important Illinois note
Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)	$1,330 single / $1,803 couple*	$9,950 single / $14,910 couple	Part A and Part B premiums, plus Medicare-covered deductibles and coinsurance	The Illinois SHIP chart says QMB premium help starts with the month of QMB eligibility after the determination.
Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), also written SLIB in some Illinois materials	Over QMB up to $1,596 single / up to $2,164 couple*	Same as QMB	Part B premium	Illinois SHIP says Part B help is paid for the application month and may be backdated up to 3 more months.
Qualifying Individual (QI)	Over SLMB up to $1,796 single / up to $2,435 couple*	Same as QMB	Part B premium	You must reapply every year, and QI is first-come, first-served with priority for prior-year recipients.
Qualified Disabled and Working Individual (QDWI)	Illinois did not publish a separate 2026 QDWI amount on its public SHIP chart. Medicare.gov lists a 2026 starting point of $5,405 single / $7,299 couple.	$4,000 single / $6,000 couple	Part A premium only	Use Illinois’s regular MSP application path, but confirm QDWI details with DHS or SHIP because the public Illinois 2026 consumer chart focuses on QMB, SLMB/SLIB, and QI.

*Important: These are the newest public Illinois 2026 MSP figures we found as of 7 April 2026 on the Illinois SHIP pages. The 2026 Illinois MSP chart says Illinois automatically disregards $25 of income, so do not rule yourself out if you are modestly over the public chart. The same Illinois chart also says MSP asset limits do not include an additional burial allowance deduction of $1,500 for one person or $3,000 for a couple.

Income limits for seniors in Illinois

The practical rule in Illinois is simple: use the newest public 2026 chart, then remember Illinois adds a $25 income disregard. That means a senior who looks a little over the chart can still qualify after Illinois applies its state-specific disregard.

Be careful with older brochures. Some official Illinois pages still show much older MSP figures. The most current public consumer numbers we found were on the Illinois SHIP 2026 charts, not on older HFS handouts. If a worker or helper quotes a lower number from an old pamphlet, ask them to compare it with the newer 2026 Illinois MSP chart.

Married couples should not guess. Illinois publishes one-person and two-person limits. If both spouses are applying and both are on Medicare, the couple amount is the usual starting point. If only one spouse is applying, bring proof for both spouses anyway. Illinois will review the household facts and decide which limit applies.

Example, not a statewide rule: If a widow in Decatur has monthly income just a little above the public QMB amount, she should still apply because Illinois uses the $25 disregard. Many seniors screen themselves out too early.

Asset limits and what counts toward the limit

For MSP, Illinois’s newest public 2026 asset limits are $9,950 for one person and $14,910 for two people, according to the Illinois Medicaid income and asset chart. This is different from the higher AABD Medical resource limit shown on the same Illinois chart. Do not mix them up.

• Usually counted: cash, checking, savings, stocks, bonds, and other accessible financial resources.
• Usually not counted: your home, ordinary household and personal items, and certain burial money or burial spaces. The Illinois 2026 MSP chart specifically says the asset test does not include the extra burial allowance deduction.
• Illinois application tip: The state’s application guide says older adults may be asked for resource information such as checking, savings, and retirement account balances, so list them and let Illinois decide what counts.

Do not give money away just to try to qualify without getting advice. That can create bigger Medicaid problems later, especially if nursing home or long-term-care Medicaid may matter for you or your spouse.

What costs each program pays for

• QMB: the strongest help. It pays Medicare Part A and Part B premiums and also covers Medicare-covered deductibles and coinsurance.
• SLMB/SLIB: pays the Medicare Part B premium only.
• QI: also pays the Medicare Part B premium only.
• QDWI: pays the Medicare Part A premium only.

Why QMB matters most: it is the only standard MSP that protects you from Medicare-covered cost-sharing. For many low-income Illinois seniors, that is more valuable than the premium help alone.

Whether the senior automatically gets Extra Help too

Yes for QMB, SLMB/SLIB, and QI. Medicare says people approved for those MSPs also get Extra Help with Medicare Part D drug costs. That can lower or eliminate the Part D premium and deductible and cap what you pay at the pharmacy.

QDWI is different. Medicare’s QDWI section does not list automatic Extra Help as a QDWI benefit. If you are applying through QDWI, ask SHIP or the Extra Help screening process to check that benefit separately.

If your pharmacy copay still looks wrong after MSP approval, do not wait. Bring your approval notice, your Medicare card, and your drug plan card, then call the plan or 1-800-MEDICARE.

Who qualifies in plain English

• QMB: usually for an Illinois resident with Medicare Part A, limited income, and limited resources.
• SLMB/SLIB: usually for someone with Medicare Parts A and B whose income is above QMB but still low enough for Part B premium help.
• QI: for someone with Medicare Parts A and B whose income is above SLMB but still below the QI ceiling and who does not qualify for another Medicaid benefit.
• QDWI: for a working person with a disability who lost premium-free Part A after returning to work.
• For all programs: Illinois will want proof of income, resources, Medicare status, identity, and household details.

Best programs and options in Illinois

Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)

• What it is: The strongest Medicare Savings Program.
• Who can get it or use it: Illinois residents with Medicare Part A who meet the low-income and asset rules.
• How it helps: Pays Part A and Part B premiums and protects against Medicare-covered deductibles and coinsurance. Federal law also protects QMB members from being billed for Medicare-covered cost-sharing.
• How to apply or use it: Apply through ABE, by phone at 1-800-843-6154, or through a local FCRC.
• What to gather or know first: Medicare card, proof of monthly income, resource statements, spouse information if married, and any bills you have already received.

Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB or SLIB)

• What it is: Part B premium help for people slightly above QMB.
• Who can get it or use it: Illinois residents with Medicare Parts A and B whose income is above the QMB level but still under the SLMB ceiling.
• How it helps: Pays the Part B premium and usually triggers Extra Help for Part D.
• How to apply or use it: Use the same Illinois ABE application or ask an FCRC to help you file.
• What to gather or know first: Both Part A and Part B information, income proof, and resource proof. Illinois materials may call this program SLIB or SLMB; they mean the same benefit.

Qualifying Individual (QI)

• What it is: Another Part B premium help program for people whose income is above SLMB.
• Who can get it or use it: Illinois residents with Medicare Parts A and B who do not qualify for another Medicaid benefit and whose income is still within the QI range.
• How it helps: Pays the Part B premium and also brings Extra Help.
• How to apply or use it: File through ABE or with IDHS. If you had QI before, reapply promptly.
• What to gather or know first: QI is year to year. Medicare says states approve applications on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority for people who had QI the year before.

Qualified Disabled and Working Individual (QDWI)

• What it is: A narrower MSP for people with a disability who went back to work and lost premium-free Part A.
• Who can get it or use it: Working people with disabilities. Many retired seniors will not fit this program.
• How it helps: Pays the Medicare Part A premium.
• How to apply or use it: Start through Illinois’s regular MSP route using ABE or IDHS, then confirm details with SHIP.
• What to gather or know first: Proof that you lost premium-free Part A after returning to work, income and resource records, and any Medicare or Social Security notices tied to work status.

Illinois ABE, Manage My Case, and the local FCRC

• What it is: Illinois’s official portal and office system for MSP and Medicaid.
• Who can get it or use it: Any Illinois resident applying for or managing an MSP case.
• How it helps: Manage My Case lets you check status, upload documents, view notices, report changes, renew benefits, and file appeals.
• How to apply or use it: Apply online through ABE, by phone at 1-800-843-6154, in person at an FCRC, or with a paper form.
• What to gather or know first: Save your online T-number or phone case number. If ABE is down, Illinois tells applicants to use paper form IL444-2378B or Spanish form IL444-2378BS; the form must at least include your name, address, and signature.

Illinois SHIP and Area Agencies on Aging

• What it is: The Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is Illinois’s free Medicare counseling service.
• Who can get it or use it: Seniors, people with Medicare, caregivers, and adult children helping a parent.
• How it helps: Screens for MSP, Extra Help, plan options, appeals, and billing problems. It is often the best free first call if the rules feel confusing.
• How to apply or use it: Call 1-800-252-8966 or 711, then ask for local help through your county’s aging network. Illinois also has an Area Agencies on Aging list.
• What to gather or know first: Medicare card, list of medicines, last Social Security award letter, bank balances, any DHS or HFS notices, and any wrong bills.

QMB billing protection and wrong-bill fix

• What it is: A federal protection for QMB members.
• Who can get it or use it: Anyone enrolled in QMB.
• How it helps: CMS says providers may not bill QMB members for Medicare-covered Part A and Part B cost-sharing.
• How to apply or use it: Show your Medicare card and any Medicaid or QMB proof. If you have Original Medicare, you can also show a Medicare Summary Notice that shows QMB status. Ask the provider to withdraw the bill and rebill correctly.
• What to gather or know first: The bill, your approval notice, your Medicare Summary Notice if you have one, the provider’s billing office name, and the date you called.

How to apply in Illinois without wasting time

1. Start one combined Illinois application. Use ABE or the phone line at 1-800-843-6154. Illinois’s application guide says the same application can be used for Medicaid and MSP.
2. Save your proof and your number. Online applications give a T-number. Phone applications should give you a case number. Keep both in a safe place.
3. Send missing documents quickly. If Illinois cannot verify something electronically, it will mail you a notice. Send the papers before the deadline on the letter.
4. Use human help early. Call SHIP, your local FCRC, or Get Covered Illinois if the application starts to feel overwhelming.
5. Check status instead of filing a second application. Illinois warns that reapplying can create confusion and delay. Call 1-800-843-6154 and say “case status” if you are waiting too long.

Application and proof checklist

• ☐ Medicare card, or a Social Security notice showing Medicare eligibility
• ☐ Photo ID
• ☐ Social Security numbers for everyone applying who has one
• ☐ Immigration documents if needed
• ☐ Proof of monthly income, including Social Security, pension, work pay, and other regular income
• ☐ Recent checking and savings balances
• ☐ Statements for other resources, such as stocks, bonds, or retirement accounts if asked
• ☐ Information for a spouse, if married
• ☐ Current health insurance cards, including Part D or retiree coverage if you have it
• ☐ Any DHS, HFS, Medicare, or Social Security notices you already received
• ☐ Any medical bills or provider letters if you are asking for QMB billing help
• ☐ A notebook where you write your T-number, case number, and the dates of every phone call

How long approval usually takes and what happens after approval

Illinois says HFS or DHS will usually decide most medical applications within 45 days. If disability must be determined, the state says it can take up to 60 days.

After you apply, a caseworker reviews the application. If more proof is needed, Illinois sends a letter listing what is missing and where to send it. When the case is finished, Illinois sends a written approval or denial notice.

Program timing matters: the Illinois 2026 SHIP chart says QMB premium help starts with the month of QMB eligibility after the determination, while SLMB and QI Part B help is paid for the application month and may be backdated up to 3 more months if you qualified then.

After approval, keep every notice. If you also receive medical coverage, Illinois says you may get an HFS Medical Card letter with your Recipient Identification Number (RIN). For QMB, HFS also says refunds of Medicare premiums already deducted from Social Security or Railroad Retirement can take 2 to 3 months after the state starts paying them.

What to do if a doctor bills a QMB enrollee

• Do not ignore the bill, but do not rush to pay it. QMB members are protected from Medicare-covered cost-sharing bills.
• Call the provider’s billing office. Tell them you are enrolled in QMB and that federal law bars billing you for Medicare-covered deductibles, copays, and coinsurance.
• Show proof. Give them your Medicare card and your Medicaid or QMB proof. If you have Original Medicare, show a Medicare Summary Notice that shows QMB status.
• Ask for a corrected claim, not a payment plan. Ask the office to withdraw the bill and rebill Medicare and Medicaid correctly.
• If the provider will not stop billing you, call 1-800-MEDICARE. That is the right next step under current CMS guidance.
• If the bill has already gone to collections or you are being threatened with a lawsuit, use Illinois’s bill review number at 1-844-453-7283. Keep copies of the bill, envelope, and any collection letter.

One caution: QMB protection applies to Medicare-covered services. If the service was not covered by Medicare at all, the answer can be different. That is another good reason to keep the explanation of benefits and ask SHIP or Medicare to review the bill with you.

How married seniors are treated in Illinois

Use the right column first. Illinois publishes separate one-person and two-person MSP limits on its 2026 public charts. If both spouses are on Medicare and applying, the couple amount is the usual starting point.

If only one spouse is applying, do not guess. Illinois still asks about household income and resources, so bring records for both spouses and let the state decide how the case should be counted.

Do not mix regular MSP rules with long-term-care Medicaid rules. If one spouse is in a nursing home or applying for waiver services, Illinois’s 2026 spousal impoverishment guidelines are different. Those rules let a community spouse keep more income and resources, but they are not the standard MSP asset test.

Reality checks before you apply

• Older numbers are everywhere: some Illinois pages still show old MSP limits. Use the newest Illinois SHIP 2026 charts when you compare income and assets.
• Portal problems happen: if ABE is not working, Illinois says use the paper application and send it to your local FCRC.
• QI is not permanent: even if you qualify this year, you usually need to reapply for QI next year.
• Illinois plan changes can confuse people: the Illinois Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative ended on 31 December 2025. Plan letters about that change are not the same thing as an MSP approval or denial.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Using the wrong year’s income chart
• Assuming a small amount over the chart means automatic denial, even though Illinois applies a $25 disregard
• Confusing the AABD Medical asset limit with the lower MSP asset limit
• Applying a second time instead of checking case status
• Ignoring a letter asking for proof
• Forgetting to include spouse information
• Paying a QMB bill before challenging it
• Forgetting that QI usually requires a yearly reapplication

Best options by need

• If you need the strongest protection from bills: aim for QMB.
• If you are slightly over QMB but still struggling with the Part B premium: check SLMB/SLIB.
• If you are above SLMB and have no other Medicaid benefit: check QI.
• If you are working and lost premium-free Part A: check QDWI.
• If the application feels too hard: call SHIP or your local Area Agency on Aging.
• If you are over income for MSP: ask about Illinois Medicaid spenddown and separate Extra Help.

What to do if denied, delayed, or blocked

• If you are denied for missing papers: Illinois says you generally have 60 days from the denial letter to send the missing information and have the application reopened. If you miss that window, you usually must reapply.
• If the case is delayed: call 1-800-843-6154, say “case status”, and ask what is still missing. Do not file a second application unless Illinois tells you to do that.
• If the problem is the ABE portal itself: use the ABE Customer Support Center, the ABE user assistance form, or email abe.questions@illinois.gov.
• If you want to appeal an eligibility denial: use the ABE Appeals portal or contact the IDHS Bureau of Hearings at 1-800-435-0774, fax 1-312-793-3387, email DHS.BAHNewAppeal@illinois.gov, or write to 401 S. Clinton, 6th Floor, Chicago, IL 60607.
• If the issue is an HFS medical service or billing decision: contact HFS Fair Hearings at 1-855-418-4421, fax 1-312-793-2005, email HFS.FairHearings@illinois.gov, or write to 401 S. Clinton, 6th Floor, Chicago, IL 60607.
• Watch the deadline: Illinois says appeals generally must be filed within 60 days of the notice date. If you want benefits to stay the same while you appeal, file within 10 days.
• Get free help before the hearing: call SHIP or use Illinois Legal Aid Online to find more help.

Plan B if the senior is over income or assets

• Apply anyway if you are close. Illinois uses a $25 income disregard, and many seniors screen themselves out too soon.
• Ask about Illinois Medicaid spenddown. The Illinois spenddown program can help people who are over the regular Medicaid limits. Illinois SHIP also notes that meeting spenddown even one month can trigger Extra Help for the rest of the year.
• Ask for separate Extra Help screening. Even if MSP does not work out, you may still qualify for Part D Extra Help.
• If you are working and disabled, ask about both QDWI and Illinois HBWD. The newest Illinois 2026 chart also lists Health Benefits for Workers with Disabilities (HBWD).
• Get a full Medicare review. If MSP is denied, ask SHIP to review your Part D plan, Medicare Advantage plan, or Medigap choices so you are not overpaying elsewhere.

Local Illinois help and free application support

Illinois resource	What it helps with	How to use it
IDHS ABE and Manage My Case	Apply online, upload proof, view notices, and file appeals	ABE and ABE Benefits/Appeals
IDHS Help Line and local FCRC	Phone applications, case status, paper forms, and local office visits	1-800-843-6154, TTY 1-866-324-5553, and the Office Locator
Illinois SHIP	Free Medicare and MSP counseling for seniors and caregivers	1-800-252-8966, 711, or SHIP statewide
Area Agencies on Aging	County-based local help, including Chicago and suburban Cook differences	County locator or full area list
Get Covered Illinois	Appointments for in-person application help	1-866-311-1119 and Get Covered Illinois
Illinois Legal Aid Online	Plain-language legal information and links to free legal help	Illinois Legal Aid MSP guide

Local variation matters. The eligibility rules are statewide, but counseling and aging-network help are county based. If you live in Cook County, make sure you are using the right local aging resource for either Chicago or suburban Cook.

Diverse communities in Illinois

Seniors with disabilities

If you have Medicare because of disability, the same Illinois MSP application path still applies. If you are working, ask about QDWI and HBWD. If you cannot manage an online account, Illinois offers phone, paper, and local-office routes, and both IDHS and SHIP offer TTY or relay access.

Immigrant and refugee seniors

Older immigrants who already have Medicare can still ask Illinois to review MSP eligibility, but immigration and Medicare work-history rules can make the case more complicated. Use Illinois’s language accessibility resources, the multilingual SHIP materials, and the state’s immigrant senior health benefits page if your family needs language help or wants to understand related coverage options.

Rural seniors with limited access

You do not need reliable internet to apply. Illinois lets you apply by phone, use a paper form, or work through your county’s aging network and local Area Agency on Aging. For many rural seniors, the easiest first call is still SHIP at 1-800-252-8966 or the IDHS Help Line at 1-800-843-6154.

Frequently asked questions

Does Illinois have a separate Medicare Savings Program just for this state?

No. Illinois uses the standard federal MSP categories, but it administers them through the state’s own benefits system using ABE, local FCRCs, IDHS caseworkers, and HFS rules. Illinois also has state-specific details, including the $25 income disregard and the county-based help network through SHIP and Area Agencies on Aging.

What are the latest 2026 Illinois income and asset limits for MSP?

The newest public 2026 Illinois figures we found are on the Illinois SHIP charts. For one person, QMB is listed at $1,330 a month, SLMB goes up to $1,596, and QI goes up to $1,796, with MSP assets at $9,950. Illinois says it also disregards $25 of income, so a small amount over the public chart does not always mean you are over the limit.

Is SLIB the same as SLMB in Illinois?

Yes. Illinois materials often use both names. The current Illinois consumer chart labels the program as “SLIB/SLMB.” If you see either name on an Illinois notice or chart, it is the same Medicare Savings Program that pays the Part B premium.

Do I get Extra Help automatically if I am approved?

Usually yes for QMB, SLMB/SLIB, and QI. Medicare says approval for those MSPs also gives you Extra Help with Part D drug costs. QDWI is different, so if that is your route, ask SHIP or Medicare to check Extra Help separately.

Can I apply in Illinois without using a computer?

Yes. Illinois lets you apply by phone at 1-800-843-6154, in person through a local FCRC, or with a paper form if needed. The state’s application guide also says some hospitals, health centers, and community organizations can help with applications.

How long does Illinois take to decide an MSP application?

Illinois says most medical applications are decided within 45 days, or within 60 days if disability must be determined. If you are waiting, call the DHS Help Line and ask for case status instead of filing a second application.

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

Tell the provider’s billing office that you are in QMB and that providers may not bill QMB members for Medicare-covered cost-sharing. Show your Medicare card and your Medicaid or QMB proof. If the provider still will not fix the bill, call 1-800-MEDICARE. If the bill has gone to collections, use the Illinois bill review route at 1-844-453-7283.

What if Illinois denies my MSP application or says I missed paperwork?

Read the denial notice closely. If Illinois denied you because papers were missing, the state says you generally have 60 days from the denial letter to send the missing information and reopen the application. If you want to appeal, use the ABE Appeals portal or contact the DHS Bureau of Hearings or HFS Fair Hearings, depending on which agency sent the notice.

Resumen en español

En Illinois, los Programas de Ahorro de Medicare se solicitan por medio de la Application for Benefits Eligibility (ABE) o en una oficina local de IDHS Family Community Resource Center. Los programas principales son QMB, SLMB o SLIB, y QI. Illinois también puede tramitar QDWI, pero la tabla pública estatal de 2026 no lo explica con el mismo detalle. La guía pública más nueva de SHIP Illinois muestra los límites estatales y dice que Illinois descuenta automáticamente $25 de ingresos al revisar la solicitud. Si sus ingresos están cerca del límite, conviene solicitar de todos modos.

QMB es el programa más fuerte porque paga primas de Medicare y también protege contra deducibles y coseguros de servicios cubiertos por Medicare. Si un proveedor le manda una factura y usted ya tiene QMB, no la ignore: muéstrele sus pruebas de Medicare y Medicaid o QMB y, si no corrigen la factura, llame a 1-800-MEDICARE. Para ayuda gratuita, usted o su cuidador puede llamar a SHIP al 1-800-252-8966. Si necesita revisar el estado de una solicitud o enviar documentos, use Manage My Case o llame a IDHS al 1-800-843-6154.

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