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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