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- Qualified Low-Income Beneficiaries Can Apply for Premium-Free Medicare Between Jan 1 – Mar 31
- Jan 31, 2012 Many people over 65 who have limited incomes may qualify for free Medicare Part A and B without knowing it. Through the Qualified Medicare Beneficiariy (QMB) program, Medi-Cal will pay Medicare Part A and B premiums as well as Part A and B deductibles and copayments.
- State Stops Paying Medicare Part B Premiums for Beneficiaries with Any Share of Cost Medi-Cal
- APR 20, 2011 Medi-Cal is no longer paying the Medicare Part B premium for any Medicare beneficiaries who have Medi-Cal with a Share of Cost (SOC), unless they meet their SOC in a given month. The change will affect about 700 beneficiaries statewide.
- Medicare Savings Program is Extended for Low-Income Beneficiaries
- Jan. 11, 2011 The Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010 signed by Obama last month extends the Qualified Individual (QI) Medicare Savings Program through December 31, 2011.
- New Website Helps Californians Find Free or Low-Cost Health Care Services
- July 29, 2009
- Governor Proposes $9 Billion in New Massive Cuts; Entire Programs Targeted for Elimination
- June 2, 2009
- New 'Elder Index' Seeks to Replace Outdated Federal Poverty Guidelines
- 2008
- Citizenship Proof Required for Medicaid Eligibility Beginning on July 1st
- 2008
- How Are People with Medicare and Medi-Cal Fairing Under Medicare Part D?
- 2008