Minnesota Medicare Savings Programs

Last updated: 7 April 2026

Bottom Line: Minnesota does not run a separate state-only Medicare Savings Program. Instead, the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) runs QMB, SLMB, QI, and QDWI through county and tribal offices. If you are 65 or older, or you only want help with Medicare costs, the most important step is to use the DHS-3876 paper application. If you qualify, Minnesota can pay your Part B premium, and QMB can also stop most bills for Medicare-covered services.

Many articles explain the federal program names but skip the Minnesota details that matter most in real life. This guide focuses on the parts older adults and caregivers usually need help with: which form to use, where to send it, how income and assets are counted in Minnesota, what happens after approval, and what to do if you get a wrong bill or a denial notice.

Emergency help now

• If you already have Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) and got a bill: do not pay it yet. Tell the provider you are in QMB, show your Medicare and Medicaid or QMB proof, and use Medicare’s official QMB billing steps if the bill is not fixed.
• If you cannot afford your Part B premium: send the DHS-3876 application to your county or tribal office right away. DHS says MSP usually starts the month the application is received, and some people can get up to three months of Part B premium help.
• If you were denied or your case is stuck: call Minnesota Aging Pathways at 1-800-333-2433 for free help, and if needed file a state fair hearing request within 30 days.

Quick help

• Fastest correct route for most Minnesota seniors: If you are 65+ or want only help with Medicare costs, use the paper application route DHS assigns to seniors and MSP-only applicants.
• Where to send the form: Use the Minnesota county and tribal office directory to find the right mailing address, fax number, or office.
• Need the form mailed to you: Minnesota says you can call 651-431-2670 or 1-800-657-3739.
• Free Medicare help by phone: Call Minnesota Aging Pathways at 1-800-333-2433, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• General state help and language access: DHS Health Care Consumer Support is at 651-297-3862 or 1-800-657-3672, and DHS says free interpreter services are available.

Quick facts for Minnesota seniors

• Best immediate takeaway: Use Minnesota’s current DHS-3461A income and asset chart, not older numbers still floating around online.
• One major rule: As of 7 April 2026, Minnesota’s current MSP asset limit is $10,000 for one person and $18,000 for a two-person household for QMB, SLMB, and QI.
• One realistic obstacle: Cases are handled by county and tribal offices, so follow-up times and document requests can vary by where you live.
• One useful fact: The DHS-3876 form lets you check a box if you want only Medicare Savings Programs and do not want a full review for other health care programs.
• Best next step: Gather your Medicare card, income proof, and recent asset information, then file. The application says to send copies, not originals, and send the form right away even if you do not have every proof yet.

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

Start with the right Minnesota form: If you are 65 or older, or you want only help with Medicare costs, Minnesota tells you to use the Minnesota Health Care Programs Application for Certain Populations, DHS-3876 and send it to your county or tribal office. That is the center of the Minnesota process.

Medicare Savings Programs, often shortened to MSP, help older adults with low income pay Medicare costs. In Minnesota, these programs sit next to Medical Assistance (MA), Minnesota’s Medicaid program. Your county or tribal office can review you for both MSP and MA unless you use the MSP-only checkbox on the application.

This matters for two big reasons: First, MSP can put the Part B premium back into your Social Security check, which Minnesota Aging Pathways says can free up money for basic expenses. Second, if you qualify for Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), Medicare providers are not allowed to bill you for Medicare deductibles, coinsurance, or copayments for Medicare-covered services.

Minnesota naming can be confusing: state paperwork often calls SLMB the Service Limited Medicare Beneficiary program, while national Medicare sources call it the Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary program. Minnesota also shortens the federal Qualified Disabled and Working Individual (QDWI) program to Qualified Working Disabled (QWD). They are the same core programs, just with slightly different state wording.

Quick who-qualifies guide in plain language

Use this as a first screen, not a final answer: Minnesota says income counting depends on household composition and family size, and the state uses special disregards in MSP cases. That means some people qualify even when their gross income looks a little too high on first glance.

• You must live in Minnesota and have Medicare, or be able to enroll in the Medicare part the program requires.
• You need limited income and assets under the current Minnesota DHS chart.
• QMB, SLMB, and QI are for people with Medicare and lower income.
• QI is only for people who do not qualify for other Medicaid benefits, and you must reapply each year.
• QDWI or QWD is for a much smaller group: people who are working, have a disability, and lost premium-free Part A after returning to work.
• Married seniors can qualify too: Minnesota has two-person limits, and whose income counts depends on household composition and deeming rules.

Do not self-deny too quickly: Minnesota’s MSP income policy includes a standard $20 disregard and other deductions for certain widows, widowers, disabled adult children, workers, and some veteran-related income. If you are close to a limit, it is still worth applying.

QMB vs SLMB vs QI vs QDWI explained simply

Program	What it pays	Extra Help with Part D?	Main thing to know in Minnesota
QMB	Part A premium if you owe one, Part B premium, and Medicare deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments for Medicare-covered services	Yes, automatic according to Medicare.gov	The strongest MSP. If you are in QMB, providers cannot bill you for Medicare cost-sharing on covered services.
SLMB	Part B premium only	Yes, automatic according to Medicare.gov	Minnesota paperwork may call this Service Limited Medicare Beneficiary.
QI	Part B premium only	Yes, automatic according to Medicare.gov	You must apply every year, and funding is first-come, first-served.
QDWI / QWD	Part A premium only	Not stated as automatic on Medicare.gov’s QDWI section	Minnesota usually shortens this to QWD. It is for working people with disabilities who lost premium-free Part A after returning to work.

Income limits for seniors in Minnesota

Use the Minnesota chart that is in effect right now: As of 7 April 2026, the official state chart is the DHS-3461A effective 1 July 2025 through 30 June 2026. National Medicare pages can show slightly different calendar-year numbers. For a Minnesota application filed today, use the current DHS chart and let the county or tribal office make the final calculation.

Program	Single monthly income	Married couple monthly income	Asset limit
QMB	$1,325	$1,784	$10,000 single / $18,000 household of two
SLMB	$1,585	$2,135	$10,000 single / $18,000 household of two
QI	$1,781	$2,400	$10,000 single / $18,000 household of two
QWD / QDWI	$2,629*	$3,456*	$4,000 single / $6,000 household of two

*Important QWD note: Minnesota’s MSP income policy says earned income gets special disregards and deductions. If you work, do not rule yourself out just because your gross paycheck is above the table.

Another Minnesota rule many people miss: The current DHS chart already includes the standard $20 disregard for QMB, SLMB, QI, and QWD. Minnesota’s policy manual also lists other disregards for some disabled widows or widowers, disabled adult children, and certain Social Security cost-of-living increases.

Asset limits and what counts toward the limit

Do not guess about assets: Minnesota says your home and one car usually do not count, but checking, savings, and financial investments usually do. The state also says retirement accounts may be treated differently. If your assets are near the limit, file anyway and let the office decide.

Asset or issue	How Minnesota usually treats it	Practical tip
Home you live in	Usually not counted	List it anyway, but do not assume it blocks eligibility.
One car	Usually not counted	Still disclose it on the application.
Checking, savings, cash, and investments	Usually counted	Have recent statements ready.
Retirement accounts	May be treated differently	Report them and ask how your county or tribal worker is counting them.
American Indian or Alaska Native income and assets	Some may not count	The DHS-3876 application has Appendix A for these exceptions.

Minnesota also uses electronic verification: DHS says adults who are age 65 or older, blind, or disabled must authorize the Account Validation Service (AVS) to be eligible for MA or MSP. That is one reason bank and asset questions can slow down a case.

If you want only MSP and not full Medical Assistance: that choice can matter because the DHS-3876 instructions say no claim is placed against your estate for MSP-only benefits. Estate recovery is a Medical Assistance issue, not an MSP-only issue.

Best programs and options for Minnesota seniors

Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)

• What it is: The strongest MSP. It pays Medicare Part B, pays Part A if you owe it, and covers Medicare deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments for Medicare-covered services.
• Who can get it or use it: Minnesota residents with Medicare whose countable income and assets fit the current QMB limits.
• How it helps: Medicare says providers cannot bill QMB members for Medicare cost-sharing, and QMB also triggers automatic Extra Help for prescription drug costs.
• How to apply or use it: File the DHS-3876 form with your county or tribal office. After approval, show both your Medicare card and your Medicaid or QMB proof each time you get care.
• What to gather or know first: Keep any bills you already received. If you paid a bill for a Medicare-covered service after QMB started, you can ask for a refund.

Service Limited Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)

• What it is: A Medicare Savings Program that pays the Part B premium only. National Medicare sources usually call it Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary, but Minnesota often writes Service Limited Medicare Beneficiary.
• Who can get it or use it: People who have both Medicare Part A and Part B and fall within the current SLMB income and asset limits.
• How it helps: It removes the monthly Part B premium from your budget, and Medicare says SLMB also gives automatic Extra Help.
• How to apply or use it: Use the same DHS-3876 application and send it to your local office.
• What to gather or know first: DHS says some people can get up to three months of retroactive Part B premium help, so apply even if you have already been paying the premium.

Qualifying Individual (QI)

• What it is: Another Part B premium program for people whose income is above SLMB but still within the current QI range.
• Who can get it or use it: People with Medicare Part A and Part B who do not qualify for other Medicaid benefits and who meet the QI limits.
• How it helps: It pays the Part B premium and also gives automatic Extra Help.
• How to apply or use it: Apply with the same Minnesota form through your county or tribal office.
• What to gather or know first: QI must be renewed every year, and states approve cases on a first-come, first-served basis with priority for people who had QI the previous year.

Qualified Disabled and Working Individual (QDWI or QWD in Minnesota)

• What it is: A narrow Medicare Savings Program that helps pay the Part A premium only.
• Who can get it or use it: People who are working, have a disability, and lost premium-free Part A because they returned to work.
• How it helps: It can make it possible to keep Part A when you have to pay for it again.
• How to apply or use it: Use the DHS-3876 form and tell the county or tribal office you are seeking QWD or QDWI.
• What to gather or know first: Bring proof of earnings and your Medicare situation. Because Minnesota counts earned income differently in MSP cases, do not assume you are over-income from gross pay alone. If drug costs are also a problem, ask about a separate Extra Help application through Social Security.

The Minnesota county or tribal office route

• What it is: The official local eligibility system for seniors and most MSP-only applicants.
• Who can get it or use it: This is the main route for people age 65 or older, people requesting only help with Medicare costs, SSI recipients, and several other groups listed on the DHS-3876 form.
• How it helps: The agency can review you for MSP and, if you want, for Medical Assistance too.
• How to apply or use it: Find your office in the county and tribal directory. Minnesota says you can mail, fax, or take the form in person.
• What to gather or know first: Sign the form, send copies not originals, and do not wait to file until every proof is in hand.

Free application help in Minnesota

• What it is: Free counseling and application help from Minnesota Aging Pathways, county or tribal workers, DHS Health Care Consumer Support, and Disability Hub MN.
• Who can get it or use it: Seniors, caregivers, adult children, and people helping a spouse or parent.
• How it helps: These helpers can explain which program fits, how to fill out the form, what proofs matter, and what to do with bills or notices.
• How to apply or use it: Call Minnesota Aging Pathways at 1-800-333-2433. If the issue is more general or language access is needed, call DHS Health Care Consumer Support at 651-297-3862 or 1-800-657-3672.
• What to gather or know first: Have your Medicare card, income information, asset statements, and any denial or billing notices in front of you before you call.

How to apply in Minnesota without wasting time

Pick the correct route first: that is the step that saves the most time in Minnesota.

• Use the DHS-3876 form if everyone applying fits the special-population rules, especially if the applicant is 65+ or wants only Medicare cost help. If you are applying for family members of different ages in one household, Minnesota says to use MNsure or the DHS-6696 application instead.
• Decide whether you want MSP only or a full MA review too. If you only want Medicare Savings Programs, use the MSP-only checkbox on the application.
• List everyone who lives with you. The form asks for spouses and other household members because household composition affects income counting.
• Send the form to the correct local office. Use the official directory, not a random address from an old flyer.
• Send copies of proofs. The application instructions say to send the most recent proof available and not to send originals.
• File now, then answer follow-up requests fast. Minnesota tells applicants to send the form right away even if all proof is not ready. Waiting can cost you retroactive help.
• If you need long-term-care coverage too, use the right form. The DHS-3876 instructions say nursing home and home-and-community long-term-care cases should use DHS-3531 instead.

Application and proof checklist

Use this checklist before you mail or fax the form: you may not need every item, but these are the papers people most often get asked about.

• ☐ Medicare card and any recent Medicare premium notice or Social Security notice.
• ☐ Income proof for Social Security, pensions, annuities, wages, retirement distributions, and veteran benefits.
• ☐ Recent bank or credit union statements and information on other financial accounts or investments.
• ☐ Other health insurance information, including retiree coverage or employer coverage if it exists.
• ☐ Spouse and household information, even if only one person is asking for help.
• ☐ Retirement account information if it applies, because Minnesota says those accounts may be treated differently.
• ☐ A copy of any bill, denial notice, or request for information you are trying to fix.
• ☐ Interpreter or accommodation request if needed. DHS says you can use your preferred relay service, and Health Care Consumer Support provides free interpreter services.
• ☐ Appendix A on the DHS-3876 if you are American Indian or Alaska Native and want the special income and asset exceptions.
• ☐ Copies only, not original documents.

How long approval usually takes and what happens after approval

Use the 45-day rule as your checkpoint: Minnesota’s processing policy says most health care applications must be handled within 45 days, or 60 days if a disability determination is needed. If the office asks for more proof and you are still cooperating, the timeline can stretch, so answer mail quickly.

• Coverage start: DHS says MSP usually starts the month your application is received. Some people can get Part B premium help going back up to three months.
• Social Security check: Once coverage starts, DHS says Social Security will stop taking the Medicare premium out of your monthly check.
• Mail matters: You may get an approval notice, a request for more information, or a denial notice explaining why you did not qualify.
• Automatic renewals are possible: Minnesota says some MSP cases can renew automatically if the state can verify income and assets electronically.
• Text reminders are available: Minnesota also runs a DHS health care text messaging program that can send one-way reminders about deadlines and requests for information.
• QI is not permanent: you must reapply every year if you are in QI.

What to do if a doctor bills a QMB enrollee

Act quickly and keep copies: wrong QMB bills are common enough that Medicare has a separate QMB fact sheet about them.

• Check whether the bill is for a Medicare-covered service. QMB protection applies to Medicare-covered items and services.
• Show both cards. Medicare says to show your Medicare card and Medicaid or QMB card every time you get care. If you have Original Medicare, you can also show your Medicare Summary Notice.
• Tell the provider to stop billing you. Medicare’s QMB fact sheet says providers cannot charge you for Medicare deductibles, coinsurance, or copayments, and you have a right to a refund if you already paid.
• If the provider will not fix it, call 1-800-MEDICARE. Medicare says it can confirm your QMB status and ask the provider to stop billing and refund payments.
• If you are in a managed care plan and still cannot fix the bill, ask for Minnesota help. Call your plan member services and the Office of Ombudsperson for Public Managed Health Care Programs at 651-431-2660 or 1-800-657-3729.
• If a debt collector keeps calling, escalate it. Medicare’s QMB fact sheet says you can file a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau or call 1-855-411-2372.

Reality checks before you apply

• Paperwork is still central in Minnesota: For most seniors 65+ and MSP-only applicants, the state still points people to the paper DHS-3876 form. That surprises people who expect a clean statewide online MSP process.
• County and tribal follow-up varies: The rules are statewide, but your actual case is handled locally through a county or tribal office. Mail delays, staffing, and how quickly notices go out can differ.
• Old numbers online can cause bad self-screening: Minnesota’s current MSP chart runs from 1 July 2025 through 30 June 2026. If a website still shows older limits, use the current DHS chart instead.
• Asset questions are a real delay point: Seniors often get stuck because they send income proof but not enough asset information, or they forget that Minnesota uses the Account Validation Service for age-65-plus and disability-based cases.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Using the wrong application: seniors and MSP-only cases usually need DHS-3876, not the standard marketplace form.
• Waiting to apply until every proof is ready: the application instructions say to file now and send missing proof later if asked.
• Forgetting the MSP-only checkbox: that box matters if you want Medicare cost help only.
• Leaving a spouse off the form: household composition can change the income result.
• Assuming your home or one car makes you ineligible: Minnesota says those items usually do not count.
• Ignoring a QMB bill: wrong bills can snowball into collections if you do not challenge them fast.
• Missing appeal deadlines: Minnesota generally requires a written hearing request within 30 days of the notice.

Best options by need

• You need full protection from deductibles and copays: QMB is usually the best fit.
• You are a little over QMB but still struggling with the Part B premium: look at SLMB.
• Your income is above SLMB and you do not get other Medicaid benefits: look at QI.
• You went back to work and lost free Part A: ask about QWD or QDWI.
• You only want MSP and not a full MA review: use the MSP-only box on the DHS-3876.
• You are not sure which program fits: call Minnesota Aging Pathways at 1-800-333-2433 before you mail the form.

What to do if denied, delayed, or blocked

Ask for the exact reason first, then move fast: many MSP denials are really missing-proof problems or cases where the wrong income or asset amount was counted.

• Read the notice closely. Ask your county or tribal office what income, assets, or household facts they used.
• If you think the office counted something wrong, ask for the calculation. This matters for pensions, veterans’ benefits, retirement accounts, and spouse income.
• If no decision arrives on time, follow up. Use the 45-day rule, or 60 days if a disability decision is needed, as your cue to call the office and Health Care Consumer Support.
• Appeal in writing within 30 days. Minnesota’s appeals FAQ says the hearing request should be received within 30 days after written notice. If you have good cause, you may still appeal up to 90 days.
• Use the state appeal form if needed. Minnesota uses the Appeal to State Agency process. The DHS Appeals Division can be reached at 651-431-3600 or 1-800-657-3510, and most hearings are by telephone.
• You can file a new application while the appeal is going on. Minnesota’s appeals FAQ says you may reapply at any time if your situation changed.
• Get free legal help if the case is messy. LawHelpMN can help you find legal aid, or call 1-888-354-5522.
• If the problem is with a managed care plan, use the Ombudsperson too. Call 651-431-2660 or 1-800-657-3729.

Plan B and backup options

• Ask for a Medical Assistance review too: DHS says the county or tribal office can review your application for both MA and MSP.
• If income is too high for MSP, ask about MA with a spenddown: Minnesota says some older adults can still get Medical Assistance through a spenddown.
• If drug costs are the main problem, apply for Extra Help directly: use the Social Security Extra Help application, especially if you are not in QMB, SLMB, or QI.
• If you need nursing home care or home-and-community long-term-care services, do not stop at MSP: the DHS-3876 instructions say those cases should use the long-term-care application, DHS-3531.
• If paperwork is the barrier, use phone help: Minnesota Aging Pathways, county or tribal offices, and Health Care Consumer Support all offer phone-based help.

Local Minnesota resources

Resource	What it helps with	Contact
Minnesota Aging Pathways	Free Medicare counseling, MSP screening help, and application help	1-800-333-2433 Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
County and tribal office directory	Where to mail, fax, or bring your application; local case questions	Use the official directory for your local office
DHS Health Care Consumer Support	General Minnesota Health Care Programs help, interpreter access, status questions	651-297-3862 or 1-800-657-3672 Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Disability Hub MN	Help when disability, work, MA-EPD, or QWD rules are part of the case	1-866-333-2466
Office of Ombudsperson for Public Managed Health Care Programs	Help with managed care plan problems and appeals	651-431-2660 or 1-800-657-3729
DHS Appeals Division	State fair hearings for denials and other agency actions	651-431-3600 or 1-800-657-3510
LawHelpMN	Find legal aid or appeal help	1-888-354-5522
1-800-MEDICARE resources	QMB billing problems, federal MSP rules, Medicare questions	1-800-633-4227

Quality of care complaints: If your complaint is about the quality of care from a managed care provider, the Minnesota DHS problem-resolution page says you can contact the Minnesota Department of Health at 651-201-5100 or 1-800-657-3916.

Diverse communities in Minnesota

Seniors with disabilities

Use disability-specific help if work or disability status changes the case: Minnesota’s MSP income policy has special work-related disregards and deductions. If you work and lost premium-free Part A, ask about QWD or QDWI. If you need help sorting out disability-related coverage choices, call Disability Hub MN at 1-866-333-2466.

Veteran seniors

Bring your VA award letters: Minnesota’s MSP income policy says Aid and Attendance benefits and Allowances for Unusual Medical Expenses from the Department of Veterans Affairs are excluded income. If the office counts the wrong VA amount, ask for a correction.

Tribal-specific resources

You may use a tribal office, not only a county office: the state directory includes tribal offices. The DHS-3876 application also says some American Indian or Alaska Native income and assets might not count, and some premiums or copays may not apply, so do not skip Appendix A if it fits your situation.

Rural seniors with limited access

Phone, mail, and fax are real options in Minnesota: you can ask DHS to mail you the application, send it by mail or fax to your local office, use your preferred relay service, and get free interpreter services through Health Care Consumer Support.

Frequently asked questions

Do Minnesota seniors use a separate Medicare Savings Program application?

Usually, yes. If you are 65 or older, or you only want help with Medicare costs, Minnesota tells you to use the DHS-3876 Application for Certain Populations and send it to your county or tribal office. If you are applying for a mixed-age household, Minnesota says to use MNsure or the DHS-6696 application instead.

Can I apply online in Minnesota?

For many seniors, not in the way people expect. Minnesota’s paper application guide says most people can apply online through MNsure, unless they are in one of the groups that must use another form. Seniors age 65+, MSP-only applicants, SSI recipients, and several other special groups are sent to the paper DHS-3876 route.

If I only want help with Medicare costs, do I have to apply for full Medical Assistance too?

No. The DHS-3876 form has a checkbox that says you want to apply only for Medicare Savings Programs and not for other health care programs. That is important for seniors who want MSP help but are not ready for a full MA review, especially because the same form also explains that MSP-only benefits do not create an estate claim the way Medical Assistance can.

Do QMB, SLMB, and QI automatically give me Extra Help with Part D in Minnesota?

Yes for QMB, SLMB, and QI. Medicare.gov says people in those three MSP categories also get Extra Help automatically. Medicare’s QDWI section does not say the same thing, so if you are in QWD or QDWI, or you are not sure what program you have, it is smart to also check the Social Security Extra Help application.

What if my income is a little over the chart?

Apply anyway if you are close. Minnesota’s MSP income rules use a standard $20 disregard and other deductions for some workers, widows, widowers, disabled adult children, and certain veterans’ benefits. The current DHS chart is a screening tool, not a substitute for an actual eligibility decision.

How are married seniors treated in Minnesota?

Minnesota has separate two-person limits, and household composition and income deeming rules matter. Even if only one spouse needs help, the application still asks about the spouse and other people in the home. In practice, this means married couples should not rely on single-person rules unless the county or tribal office tells them to do so.

What should I do if my county or tribal office denies my application?

Ask for the exact reason and request the math if something looks wrong. If you disagree, Minnesota generally requires a written hearing request within 30 days of the notice, although you may have up to 90 days with good cause. You can get help from Minnesota Aging Pathways, the DHS Appeals Division, or LawHelpMN.

What should I do if a clinic bills me after QMB approval?

Use your QMB protections right away. Show your Medicare card and your Medicaid or QMB proof, tell the clinic the bill is not allowed for a Medicare-covered service, and use Medicare’s QMB fact sheet if the provider does not understand the rule. If the problem continues, call 1-800-MEDICARE, and if a managed care plan is involved, call the Minnesota Ombudsperson for Public Managed Health Care Programs.

Resumen en español

Si usted vive en Minnesota y ya tiene Medicare, la forma correcta de pedir ayuda depende de su situación. Si tiene 65 años o más, o si solo quiere ayuda para pagar costos de Medicare, el estado le indica usar el formulario DHS-3876 y enviarlo a su oficina del condado o tribal. Los programas QMB, SLMB y QI pueden pagar la prima de la Parte B, y QMB también protege contra facturas por deducibles, coseguro y copagos de servicios cubiertos por Medicare. Use los límites actuales de Minnesota, no cifras antiguas de otros sitios web.

Si necesita ayuda gratis, llame a Minnesota Aging Pathways al 1-800-333-2433. Si ya tiene QMB y un proveedor le mandó una factura, muestre su tarjeta de Medicare y su prueba de Medicaid o QMB, pida que corrijan la factura, y si no lo hacen siga la guía oficial de QMB de Medicare. Si su solicitud fue negada, puede pedir una audiencia estatal usando la información oficial de apelaciones de DHS. Para ayuda general del estado, también puede llamar a DHS Health Care Consumer Support al 651-297-3862 o 1-800-657-3672.

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