Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)

Person with income below the federal poverty guidelines. In these cases, state is required to pay the Medicare Part B premiums, plus deductibles or co-payments.

Qualifying Event

Occurrence (ie. death, termination of employment, divorce, etc.) triggering insured's protection under COBRA, that requires continuation of benefits under group insurance plan for former employees and their families who would otherwise lose coverage.

Quality Assurance

Activities involving reviewing quality of services and taking any corrective actions to remove deficiencies.

Quarantine Benefit

Benefit paid for loss of time resulting from the quarantining of insured by health authorities.