Program Overview
The Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) program is one of the Medicare Savings Programs (MSP) that helps you pay for your Medicare Part B premiums.
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Unlike other programs, SLMB only pays for the Medicare Part B premium.
SLMB recipients are automatically enrolled in the low-income subsidy (LIS), also called “extra help.” The LIS or extra help pays for one of the following:
- The full cost of a Medicare Part D (prescription coverage) benchmark plan
- A portion of a non-benchmark plan, yearly deductibles, and either co-insurance or copays.
- This benefit also allows you to change your Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage plans outside of the open enrollment period.
Who is eligible?
- You must have Medicare Part A to qualify.
- You must live in Connecticut.
Income limits:
Income limits for 2025 (these may change from year to year)
Individual monthly: $3,013
Married monthly: $4,072
Asset limit:
Connecticut does not have an asset limit for Medicare Savings Programs.