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Kansas Medicare Savings Programs 2026

Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) help low-income Kansas Medicare beneficiaries pay for premiums, deductibles, and copayments. The four programs are QMB, SLMB, QI, and QDWI. Enrolling also qualifies you for Extra Help with prescription drug costs. Apply even if you think you may not qualify — Kansas may have more generous limits than the federal minimums shown here.

✓ Updated 2026 4 programs Save $2,400+/year

Kansas MSP Income Limits 2026

These are the federal minimum income limits. Kansas may use higher income limits or have eliminated asset tests. Always apply and let your state Medicaid agency make the official determination.

Program Single income limit Couple income limit Single assets Couple assets What it covers
QMB $1,350/mo $1,824/mo $9,660 $14,470 Part A & B premiums, deductibles, copays, coinsurance
SLMB $1,616/mo $2,184/mo $9,660 $14,470 Part B premium only
QI $1,816/mo $2,455/mo $9,950 $14,910 Part B premium only (first-come, first-served)
QDWI $1,997/mo $2,694/mo $4,000 $6,000 Part A premium only (disabled workers under 65)
State flexibility: Kansas administers MSPs through its Medicaid program and may have higher income limits, eliminated asset tests, or other more generous rules than the federal minimums shown above. Apply regardless of whether your income or assets appear too high.

MSP Programs Available in Kansas

QMB Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Most comprehensive

Covers Part A and Part B premiums, deductibles, and all copayments. Providers are legally prohibited from billing QMB members for Medicare cost-sharing. Income limit: $1,350/mo single, $1,824/mo couple.

SLMB Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary

Covers Medicare Part B premium ($185.00/month in 2026), saving you $2,220.00/year. Income limit: $1,616/mo single, $2,184/mo couple.

QI Qualifying Individual

Covers Medicare Part B premium. Available to people with slightly higher incomes than SLMB. Must reapply every year. Income limit: $1,816/mo single, $2,455/mo couple.

How to Apply for Medicare Savings Programs in Kansas

Step 1
Contact Kansas Medicaid

MSPs are run by your state Medicaid agency. Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) or visit the Medicaid website to apply.

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Step 2
Gather documents

Medicare card, proof of income (Social Security award letter, pay stubs), bank statements for assets, and proof of residency.

Step 3
Get free help

Your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) offers free, unbiased help with MSP applications. Call 1-800-MEDICARE to find your Kansas SHIP counselor.

Apply even if you think you earn too much or have too many assets. Kansas may have more generous limits than the federal minimums shown here. There is no penalty for applying and being denied.

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