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Refer to the end of this chapter for individuals who may be eligible under the following programs:

1. Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals (QDWI).  Certain disabled and working individuals may be eligible to have their Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) premium paid.
2. Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) program.  Payment of Medicare premiums, coinsurance and deductibles for certain Medicare beneficiaries.
3. Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) program.  Payment of the Medicare Part B premium for certain Medicare beneficiaries.
4. Qualifying Individuals (QI).  Payment of the Medicare Part B premium for certain Medicare beneficiaries.
5. Section 1619 A and B Cases.  Certain disabled individuals who lose their SSI benefits due to employment may retain Medicaid non-spend down eligibility.NOTE:  Contact IM Program and Policy to determine 1619 status before closing an MA case where a SSI claimant becomes employed.
6. Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities (MA-WD).