N.M. Admin. Code § 8.240.600.11
Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025
Eligibility begins the month after the month the case is approved. No retroactive coverage is available. Enrollment periods for medicare coverage: Individuals who are not entitled to free medicare Part A can purchase it. This is called "premium" or "conditional" Part A coverage. Applicants who are entitled to free medicare Part A may apply for QMB at any time. Enrollment for premium/conditional medicare Part A, is accepted by the social security administration (SSA) once a year, from January through March, with coverage starting in July. If a QMB applicant has an award letter or medicare card showing premium/ conditional enrollment for July, the case can be approved in June with coverage beginning in July.
N.M. Admin. Code § 8.240.600.11