Health Coverage

Medicare Savings Programs (Medicare Buy-In)

Verified · October 23, 2026

Medicare Savings Programs (Medicare Buy-In) help Medicare beneficiaries with limited finances pay their Medicare premiums, and in some instances deductibles and co-payments. Medicare Buy-In provides different levels of assistance depending on the amount of an individual or couple’s income.

Organization
Florida Department of Children and Families
Who qualifies
Medicare beneficiaries with limited finances, as stated on the DCF Medicaid page. Individuals eligible for Medicaid or a Medicare Savings Program are automatically enrolled in Social Security's Extra Help with Part D benefit for the remainder of the year, as stated on that page.
Income limits
Different levels of assistance depend on the amount of an individual or couple's income, as stated on the DCF Medicaid page. No QMB, SLMB, or QI dollar limits or names are stated on that page.
How to apply
Apply for Medicare Buy-In coverage only by completing a Medicaid/Medicare Buy-In Application. Print the form, complete it, and mail or fax it to a local Customer Service Center, as stated on the DCF Medicaid page.
Cost
Free
Last verified
October 23, 2026

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