IM-131 INCREASE IN RESOURCE LIMITS FOR QUALIFIED MEDICARE BENEFICIARY (QMB), SPECIFIED LOW INCOME MEDICARE BENEFICIARY (SLMB), AND QUALIFYING INDIVIDUALS (QI-1 OR SLMB2) PROGRAMS

Department of Social Services
Family Support Division
PO Box 2320
Jefferson City, Missouri

TO:  ALL FAMILY SUPPORT OFFICES

FROM:  KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT:  INCREASE IN RESOURCE LIMITS FOR QUALIFIED MEDICARE BENEFICIARY (QMB), SPECIFIED LOW INCOME MEDICARE BENEFICIARY (SLMB), AND QUALIFYING INDIVIDUALS (QI-1 OR SLMB2) PROGRAMS

MANUAL REVISION #
0865.010.15
Appendix J
Appendix K

 

DISCUSSION:

Effective January 1, 2022, the QMB, SLMB, and SLMB2 resource limits increased. For a single individual, the resource limit increased from $7,970 to $8,400. For a married couple, the resource limit increased from $11,960 to $12,600. Resource maximums have been updated in the eligibility system. There is no change in policy regarding how to determine available resources.

The following have been updated:

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

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