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Medicare Savings Programs in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Medicaid runs Medicare Savings Programs that pay your Medicare Part B premium, and with QMB also your Part A premium, deductibles and coinsurance.
Wisconsin uses the federal income and savings limits and calls its QI program SLMB+ (SLMB Plus). You can apply online at ACCESS, by phone, by mail or in person with your local agency.
How to apply in Wisconsin
- By phone
- 1-800-362-3002
- In person
- At your local income maintenance or Tribal agency. Call Member Services at 1-800-362-3002 or use the state's ForwardHealth resources page to find yours; it can also mail you an application.
Applying is free. Nobody should charge you to apply.
Apply on the official siteWho may qualify in Wisconsin
| 2026 figures | One person | Married couple |
|---|---|---|
| QMB income limit | $1,330 a month (after the first $20 of income is set aside) | $1,803.33 a month (after the first $20 of income is set aside) |
| SLMB income limit | $1,596 a month (after the first $20 of income is set aside) | $2,164 a month (after the first $20 of income is set aside) |
| SLMB+ (QI) income limit | $1,795.50 a month (after the first $20 of income is set aside) | $2,434.50 a month (after the first $20 of income is set aside) |
| Savings limit | $9,950 | $14,910 |
What you may get
| What QMB pays | Your Part A and Part B premiums, deductibles and coinsurance |
|---|---|
| What SLMB pays | Your Part B premium |
| What SLMB+ pays | Your Part B premium |
Good to know
- Wisconsin lists its limits as straight poverty-level amounts and takes a $20 standard deduction off your income before comparing, so $1,330 here lines up with the federal $1,350.
- To get SLMB+ you can't be enrolled in full Medicaid, such as SSI Medicaid or BadgerCare Plus.
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- Illinois
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- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Sources
- Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Medicare Savings Programs (P-10062, 02/2026) (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
- Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Medicaid Eligibility Handbook 32.2: QMB (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
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