Medicare eligibility information

See the table below to learn more about Medicare eligibility for specific types of Medicare coverage. Then, choose the statement that applies to you to continue shopping.

I have Medicare and I want to shop for a Medicare health plan.

I am NOT eligible for Medicare and I want to shop for an individual or family plan.

Part/plan You are eligible to enroll if:
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Medicare Part A (hospital insurance)
  • you're at least 64 years and 9 months old; or
  • you're under 65 but live with a certain disability or condition;
 If you already get benefits from Social Security or the Railroad Retirement Board, you'll automatically get Part A as soon as you qualify.
Medicare Part B (medical insurance)
  • you're at least 64 years and 9 months old; or
  • you're under 65 but live with a certain disability or condition;

Part B is optional. If you decide not to sign up during your first enrollment period, you may have to pay a late enrollment penalty.

Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage)

Kaiser Permanente offers Medicare Advantage plans in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Georgia, Maryland, Oregon, Washington, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
  • you're entitled to Part A and
  • you're enrolled in Part B and
  • you live in the plans' service area

We can help you figure out which Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage plan may be best for you.

To speak with a Kaiser Permanente Medicare Specialist, call:

  • 1-866-973-4588 (toll free)
  • TTY 711

 
Medicare Part D (prescription drugs)
  • you have Part A or Part B
 Medicare Part D is optional. If you decide not to sign up during your first enrollment period, you may have to pay a late penalty when you do get started.

You must reside in the Kaiser Permanente Medicare health plan service area in which you enroll.

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This page was last updated: October 15, 2020, at 12 p.m. PT