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Dual Medicare and Medicaid (Medi-Cal) coverage can give you extra benefits and better value
If you have both Medicare and Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California), you may be eligible for extra benefits. Kaiser Permanente Dual Special Needs (D-SNP) plans let you keep your Medicaid (Medi-Cal) benefits and get more benefits than Original Medicare.
With our Kaiser Permanente Dual Special Needs plans, you can choose any available Kaiser Permanente doctor and rest easy knowing you’ll get high-quality care.
Plus, getting started is easy. We’re here to help you understand your options, and whenever you’re ready, you can speak with a Kaiser Permanente Medicare specialist 7 days a week, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., 1-855-832-0353 (TTY 711) or you can enroll online.
| Coverage you may have today | Kaiser Permanente Dual Special Needs Plans |
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| Medicaid (Medi-Cal) | included | included |
| Medicare Parts A & B | included | included |
| Hospital, doctor & outpatient visits | included | included |
| Part D prescription drug coverage | included | included |
$0 copays [see footnote 1] for your:
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included | |
| Vision coverage | included | |
| Fitness center memberships | included | |
| Personal care coordinator | included |
Am I eligible to enroll?
You can enroll in our Kaiser Permanente Dual Special Needs plan if you have both Medicare and Medicaid (Medi-Cal) and live in one of the following areas:
- Northern California
- Southern California
- Colorado (Denver Metro and Pueblo County only)
- Georgia
- Hawaii (Oahu and Maui only)
- Maryland service area
You can enroll during the annual enrollment period from October 15 through December 7, or any other time if you have a qualifying life event such as being new to the area, recently lost coverage, or have had a change in your dual-eligible or LIS (Low Income Subsidy) status.
How do I enroll?
There are many easy ways to enroll:
Give us a call
Speak with a Kaiser Permanente Medicare specialist 7 days a week, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 1-855-832-0353 (TTY 711).
Attend a seminar
Learn more by attending a seminar with a Kaiser Permanente Medicare specialist.
Find a seminar.
Explore plans online
You can enroll online in 4 simple steps:
- Go to our Medicare homepage.
- Enter your ZIP code.
- Select “Yes” under the “Medicaid?” dropdown and click “Explore plans.” (If you’re visiting the website between October 1 and December 31, you’ll need to select the coverage year.”
- Click “Plan details” for more information or “Enroll in plan” to start the enrollment process.
Note: You must meet all Medicare health plan enrollment requirements. In Hawaii, you must also be a current member of the Kaiser Permanente Medicaid/QUEST plan.
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Footnotes
- If you’re eligible for Medicare cost-sharing assistance under Medicaid/Medi-Cal, you pay $0. Continue at [1] you’ll have $0 copays
We’re here to help
If you’re looking for support, Kaiser Permanente has a range of options.
Call us for advice
1-855-832-0353 (TTY 711)
Attend a seminar
Learn more by attending a seminar with a Kaiser Permanente Medicare specialist.
Find a local agent
Connect with a Kaiser Permanente Medicare specialist in your area.
For accommodations of persons with special needs at meetings call 1-877-485-3566 (toll free) or call TTY 711.
In California, Hawaii, and Washington, Kaiser Permanente is an HMO plan with a Medicare contract. In Colorado, Kaiser Permanente is an HMO, HMO-POS and PPO plan with Medicare contracts. In Oregon, Southwest Washington, Georgia, Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia, Kaiser Permanente is an HMO and HMO-POS plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Kaiser Permanente depends on contract renewal.
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This page was last updated: October 15, 2025 at 12 a.m. PT.