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]