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Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Program

Medicare Part A Eligibility

The first requirement to be qualified for the QMG program is Medicare Part A eligibility. In general, to enroll in this plan, you have to be:

– At least 65 years old

– At any age and diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease or end-stage renal disease

– At any age and currently have a qualifying disability

You have a 7-month enrollment period to enroll in Medicare Part A, including 3 months before your 65th birthday, the birthday month, and 3 months after your 65th birthday. [4]