The Medicaid agency pays Medicare Part A premiums (if applicable) and Part B premiums for individuals in the QMB group defined in subsection 25 of 12VAC30-30-10 through the group premium payment arrangement, unless the agency has a buy-in agreement for such payment, as indicated in Part B.
The Medicaid agency does not pay premiums, for which the beneficiary would be liable, for enrollment in an HMO participating in Medicare.
The Medicaid agency pays Medicare Part B premiums to make Medicare Part B coverage available to all individuals who are a) receiving benefits under Titles I, IV-A, X, XIV, or XVI (AABD or SSI); b) receiving State supplements under Title XVI; or c) within a group listed at 42 CFR 431.625(d)(2).
The Medicaid agency does not pay Medicare Part B premiums for individuals receiving Title II or Railroad Retirement benefits.
The Medicaid agency does not pay Medicare Part B premiums for medically needy individuals (Federal Financial Participation is not available for this group).
12 Va. Admin. Code § 30-10-310
Statutory Authority
§ 32.1-325 of the Code of Virginia.