Current through September 30, 2024
Section 435.124 - Individuals eligible as specified low-income Medicare beneficiaries(a)Basis. This section implements sections 1902(a)(10)(E)(iii) and 1905(p)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act.(b)Eligibility. The agency must provide medical assistance to individuals who meet the eligibility requirements in § 435.123(b) , except that income exceeds 100 percent, but is less than 120 percent of the poverty level.(c)Scope. Medical assistance included in paragraph (b) of this section includes the following:(1) For individuals entitled to Medicare Part A as described in paragraph (b)(1) of this section, coverage for the Part B premium.(2) For individuals enrolled under Medicare Part B for coverage of immunosuppressive drugs as described in paragraph (b)(1) of this section, only coverage of the Part B premium related to enrollment in Medicare Part B for coverage of immunosuppressive drugs.87 FR 66511, Nov. 3, 2022