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What is the Qualified Beneficiary Program?

This program is also known as Medicare Buy-n. This program provides low-income Medicare beneficiaries with the funds to cover the cost of certain premiums, deductibles, and co-payment costs. In general, an individual must have the following in order to qualify for this program: -Entitlement to Medicare Part A & B -Income (annually) must be at or below the national poverty guidelines.