CalSTRS’ Medicare Premium Payment Program (MPPP) for Medicare Part A

The CalSTRS Medicare Premium Payment Program was established by California legislation in 2000 and can be found in the Teachers’ Retirement Law (Section 25940). The MPPP is funded in part by employer contributions.

Under the MPPP, CalSTRS pays Medicare Part A hospital insurance premiums for eligible retired members. Premium costs vary and are not determined by CalSTRS.

Check with your employer to see if your health care coverage and your eligibility for the MPPP will be affected if you decide to reinstate to active CalSTRS service.

History

The CalSTRS Medicare Premium Payment Program is available only to CalSTRS Defined Benefit Program members, not family members, and eligibility is limited to members who retired on or after January 1, 2001, from a school district that completed or was in the process of conducting a Medicare Division prior to the members’ retirement date.

Eligibility

Participation in the CalSTRS Medicare Premium Payment Program (MPPP) is optional and based on your ability to qualify for the program. You must decide what is best for your own situation.

Apply for the Medicare premium payment program

For more information, review the Medicare Payment Authorization instructions and form.

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