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California 2026 QMB, SLMB, and QI estimate. Apply through Medi-Cal.

Medicare Savings Programs are Medi-Cal programs that may pay your Part B premium — and, for QMB, certain Medicare deductibles and copays. This estimate uses California DHCS 2026 figures. The county decides. This website cannot say that you qualify.

QMB — may pay Part A and Part B premiums, deductibles, and copays (limit $1,330.00 / $1,804.00 a month)
SLMB — may pay the Part B premium (limit $1,596.00 / $2,165.00)
QI — may pay the Part B premium; limited slots; generally not combined with full Medi-Cal (limit $1,796.00 / $2,436.00)

HouseholdMonthly income (before taxes)California 2026 published monthly limits (individual): QMB $1,330.00, SLMB $1,596.00, QI $1,796.00. This estimate subtracts the usual $20 general disregard.Countable resources (bank accounts, cash, extra vehicles)California 2026 resource limit (individual): $130,000.00. Your home and usually one car do not count. Confirm with Medi-Cal.

Enter income and resources to see which program this 2026 estimate is closest to. Leave a field blank to treat it as $0.

How to apply. Use BenefitsCal, your county social services office, or DHCS Medicare Savings Programs. In Los Angeles County, call Aging & Disabilities at 800-510-2020 or California HICAP at 1-800-434-0222 (TTY 711).

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