Section 120.76  Hospital Insurance Benefits (HIB)

a)         The Department shall pay the Hospital Insurance Benefit (HIB) (Part A of Medicare) premium for Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries (QMBs) (see Section 120.72).  Payments will be made in behalf of QMBs who have individually enrolled for HIB with the Social Security Administration and who are charged a HIB premium.

b)         The Department will pay the HIB premium beginning the month following the month of the QMB eligibility determination.  Payment will continue as long as the individual retains QMB status.

(Source:  Amended at 14 Ill. Reg. 7637, effective May 10, 1990)