Question: is qmb the same as medicaid?
Answer: A1: The QMB program is a Medicaid benefit that assists low-income Medicare beneficiaries with Medicare Part A and Part B premiums and cost sharing, including deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments. In 2015, 7.2 million individuals (more than one out of 10 Medicare beneficiaries) were enrolled in the QMB program.