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Medicare Savings Programs - Crow Wing County Community Services

204 Laurel Street, Brainerd, MN 56401

Eligibility

Residents of Crow Wing County who meet income and asset guidelines. May need to be enrolled in Part A and Part B of the Medicare program.

Required documents

Application/registration form photo ID proof of address proof of household income verification of assets

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

- Call; walk-in - Visit website www.mnsure.org to apply

Service area

Crow Wing County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

No Fee

Application Process

Walk In

Description

Medicare Savings Programs have four sub-programs: - Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals (QDWI): Helps pay for Part A premiums only. Monthly income limits for individuals and married couples apply. - Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB): Helps pay for Part A and B premiums as well as deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments. Monthly income limits for individuals and married couples apply. - Qualifying Individual (QI): Helps pay for Part B premiums only. Monthly income limits for individuals and married couples apply. - Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB): Helps pay for Part B premiums only. Monthly income limits and countable resource limits apply for individuals and married couples.

Last Assured

09/22/2025

Providing organization

Crow Wing County Community Services

County social service department providing services to assist residents in the areas of medical coverage, financial assistance, food programs, employment supports, care coordination, case management, and services to adults and children who are in need of protection