Medicare

Medicare Enrollment Required at Age 65

Overview

In order to continue to qualify for a LACERS medical plan premium subsidy and be eligible for coverage in a LACERS-sponsored medical benefit plan, retired members, eligible surviving spouses/domestic partners and dependents must, upon turning age 65 or becoming eligible due to a disability, enroll in Medicare. Please refer to the “Medicare and LACERS Health Benefits” section of the Health Benefits Guide and our Medicare FAQ.

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Medicare Part B Premium for 2023

MEDICARE PART B PREMIUMS FOR 2023

As a reminder, all retired Members and their dependents that are eligible for Medicare and enrolled in a LACERS plan are required to enroll in Medicare Part B.  Retired Members enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B with at least 10 years of Service who are enrolled in a LACERS Senior medical plan or participate in the Medical Premium Reimbursement Program (MPRP) are eligible for a reimbursement of their standard (basic) Medicare Part B premium.

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