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Medicare Savings Programs in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's Medicare Savings Programs are part of Medical Assistance and go by the name Healthy Horizons.
They pay your Medicare Part B premium, and with QMB also your Part A premium, deductibles and coinsurance. Pennsylvania uses the federal income and savings limits, and you can apply online through COMPASS, by phone, or at your county assistance office.
How to apply in Pennsylvania
- By phone
- 1-866-550-4355
- In person
- At your local county assistance office (CAO). The Department of Human Services lists every office on its website.
- By mail
- Download the Pennsylvania Application for Benefits (PA 600) and mail it to your local county assistance office.
Applying is free. Nobody should charge you to apply.
Apply on the official siteWho may qualify in Pennsylvania
| 2026 figures | One person | Married couple |
|---|---|---|
| QMB income limit | $1,350 a month | $1,824 a month |
| SLMB income limit | Less than $1,616 a month | Less than $2,184 a month |
| QI-1 income limit | Less than $1,816 a month | Less than $2,455 a month |
| Savings limit | $9,950 | $14,910 |
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (source 1)
What you may get
| What QMB pays | Your Medicare Part A and Part B premiums, deductibles and coinsurance |
|---|---|
| What SLMB pays | Your Part B premium only |
| What QI-1 pays | Your Part B premium only |
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (source 1)
Good to know
- If your savings are no more than $2,000 ($3,000 for a couple) and your income is within the QMB limit, QMB also comes with full Medical Assistance coverage.
- The income limits include the first $20 of monthly income, which isn't counted.
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (source 1)
Free help
Free help with this in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Department of Aging
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Sources
- Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Medicaid for Older People and People with Disabilities (Healthy Horizons section) (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
- Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Apply for Benefits (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
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