Medicare
Medicare is a federal health insurance program regulated by the (CMS).
Medicare Resources
Active employees and/or their spouses/domestic partners who become Medicare eligible at age 65 and are currently enrolled in one of the CSU group health plans may enroll in the Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) but should defer enrollment in Medicare Part B. For more information, please visit the . (See on the Social Security website)
If retired, at age 65, by law, you must enroll in both Part A (hospital) and Part B (medical) of Medicare in order to maintain your eligibility for health benefits under CalPERS. Enrollment is not automatic, and the retiree must contact Social Security directly for enrollment information.
Note: FERPs are retired, and therefore must enroll themselves and/or their 65-year-old spouses/domestic partners in Medicare.
The Evidence of Coverage Publications for the Medicare Health Plan Supplements can be found on .