If you are not eligible to retire by July 1, 2012, you are not currently eligible to participate in the Medicare Premium Payment Program. Participation in the Medicare Premium Payment Program is currently closed to members who retire after July 1, 2012. Keep apprised of further developments by checking in at CalSTRS.com and reading spring and fall Connections newsletters, as the Teachers' Retirement Board does have the authority to continue the program in the future.
Are you eligible for premium-free Medicare Part A Coverage, either through your own employment or that of your spouse (including your former spouse or deceased spouse)? Use the Medicare Eligibility Calculator
or contact Social Security
to assist you.
Yes
No
If you have earned Medicare Part A Coverage in your own right, the Medicare Premium Payment Program does not benefit you. You will already have your premiums covered at age 65.
Start typing the name of your current (or most recent) employer, then select your employer from the drop-down menu.
Election :
Division Date:
My employer held a division election
Election is listed as "Not needed"
My employer did not hold an election
Your employer does not have a documented election date due to a special circumstance. You may still be eligible for the Medicare Premium Payment Program if you retire prior to July 1, 2012. If you retire after that date, your eligibility is subject to the Teachers' Retirement Board taking action to restart the program in the future.
If you are considering retirement, contact us
to determine if you may be eligible for the Medicare Premium Payment Program.
Unless your employer holds a division election, you do not meet the eligibility requirements to participate in the Medicare Premium Payment Program.
What is your division date?
Before January 1, 2001
On or after January 1, 2001
You may be eligible for the Medicare Premium Payment Program if you retire prior to July 1, 2012. If you retire after that date, your eligibility is subject to the Teachers' Retirement Board taking action to restart the program in the future.
If you are considering retirement, contact us
to determine if you may be eligible for the Medicare Premium Payment Program.
Were you 58 years of age or older at the time of the division election? (If you turned 58 within ten days of the vote, check "yes")
Yes
No
You may be eligible for the Medicare Premium Payment Program if you retire prior to July 1, 2012. If you retire after that date, your eligibility is subject to the Teachers' Retirement Board taking action to restart the program in the future.
If you are considering retirement, contact us
to determine if you may be eligible for the Medicare Premium Payment Program.
What was your vote?
Yes
No
Abstain from voting
I am not sure
You may be eligible for the Medicare Premium Payment Program if you retire prior to July 1, 2012. If you retire after that date, your eligibility is subject to the Teachers' Retirement Board taking action to restart the program in the future.
If you are considering retirement, contact us
to determine if you may be eligible for the Medicare Premium Payment Program.
If you voted no or did not vote and you were under age 58 during the election, you are not eligible for the Medicare Premium Payment Program.
If you voted no or did not vote and you were under age 58 during the election, you are not eligible for the Medicare Premium Payment Program.
Your eligibility for the Medicare Premium Payment Program depends upon your vote. Ask your employer for your voting record to learn more.
If you voted yes, you may be eligible for the Medicare Premium Payment Program if you retire prior to July 1, 2012. If you retire after that date, your eligibility is subject to the Teachers’ Retirement Board taking action to restart the program in the future.
If you voted no or you abstained from voting and you were under age 58 during the election, you are not eligible for the Medicare Premium Payment Program.
If you are considering retirement, contact us
to determine if you may be eligible for the Medicare Premium Payment Program.
to determine your eligibility.