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  • QMB
    Qualified Medicare Beneficiary - This is a Medicare Savings Program (MSP) that provides coverage of the out-of-pocket costs associated with Medicare Part A and B.  This includes coverage of the Part A hospital deductible and copayments, the Part A copayments for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), Part A premium (if applicable), Part B outpatient deductible and coinsurance, and the Part B premium.  All those with QMB are also automatically deemed eligible for Full Extra Help with Medicare Part D.