FAQs

1. Apply for Conditional Medicare Part A with the Social Security Administration.
2. Be approved for Conditional Medicare Part A.
3. After being approved for Conditional Medicare Part A, apply for QMB through AHCCCS. The Conditional Medicare Part A approval may take a few days to show in our system.
4. Upon QMB approval, AHCCCS will notify Social Security.
5. Social Security will enroll you in Medicare Part A. AHCCCS will pay the premiums.

It may take up to 3 months after being approved for QMB to see an increase in your checks. Social Security will notify you when the change has taken place.

Medicare Part A is insurance through the Social Security Administration. This insurance covers hospital care, limited skilled nursing facility fees, hospice fees, lab tests, surgery, and limited home health care. Medicare is usually free but some people may be required to pay a premium.

Conditional Medicare Part A is for customers who are:

• Not eligible for premium free Medicare Part A and
• Unable or unwilling to pay the Medicare Part A premium.

It can take up to 45 days to process your QMB application.You will get a letter when a decision has been made.