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Revision 24-1; Effective March 1, 2024
QMB, SLMB and QI Resource Limits
The resource limits for the following Medicare Savings Programs (MSP) are based on the annual consumer price index (CPI). They are updated in January of each year:
- Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB);
- Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB); and
- Qualified Individual (QI).
Use the following resource limits when determining eligibility for these programs.
| Date Range | Individual | Couple |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 1, 2024 to Present | $9,430 | $14,130 |
| Jan. 1, 2023 to Dec. 31, 2023 | $9,090 | $13,630 |
| Jan. 1, 2022 to Dec. 31, 2022 | $8,400 | $12,600 |
| Jan. 1, 2021 to Dec. 31, 2021 | $7,970 | $11,960 |
| Jan. 1, 2020 to Dec. 31, 2020 | $7,860 | $11,800 |
| Jan. 1, 2019 to Dec. 31, 2019 | $7,730 | $11,600 |
| Jan. 1, 2018 to Dec. 31, 2018 | $7,560 | $11,340 |
| Jan. 1, 2017 to Dec. 31, 2017 | $7,390 | $11,090 |
| Jan. 1, 2016 to Dec. 31, 2016 | $7,280 | $10,930 |
| Jan. 1, 2015 to Dec. 31, 2015 | $7,280 | $10,930 |
| Jan. 1, 2014 to Dec. 31, 2014 | $7,160 | $10,750 |
| Jan. 1, 2013 to Dec. 31, 2013 | $7,080 | $10,620 |
| Jan. 1, 2012 to Dec. 31, 2012 | $6,940 | $10,410 |
| Jan. 1, 2011 to Dec. 31, 2011 | $6,680 | $10,020 |
| Jan. 1, 2010 to Dec. 31, 2010 | $6,600 | $9,910 |
| Jan. 1, 1989 to Dec. 31, 2009 | $4,000 | $6,000 |
QDWI Resource Limits
The resource limits for Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals (QDWI) are twice the resource limits for the SSI program.
Use the following resource limits when determining eligibility for the QDWI program:
- $4,000 for an individual; and
- $6,000 for a couple.
Related Policy
Resource Limits, F-1300
Medicare Savings Program Information, Appendix IX
Budget Reference Chart, Appendix XXXI