CalSTRS’ Medicare Premium Deduction Service (MPDS) for Medicare Part B
CalSTRS’ Medicare Premium Deduction Service (MPDS) for Medicare Part B
The Medicare Premium Deduction Service is available to CalSTRS members currently enrolled in Medicare. The MPDS allows members to deduct their Medicare Part B premiums directly from their monthly benefit. This service is provided as a courtesy and there is no fee.
In some cases, it may be more convenient to pay your Medicare Premiums directly through CMS as third-party providers such as CalSTRS are limited to deducting only Medicare Part B premiums. CalSTRS is prohibited from deducting your Medicare Part A and D premiums. To learn more about CMS payment options visit Medicare.gov.
Enroll in Medicare Premium Deduction Service
For more information, review the Medicare Payment Authorization Instructions and form.
After you enroll in Medicare, you will receive a Notice of Medicare Premium Payment Due (Medicare bill, CMS 500) from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.