Dual Medicare and Medi-Cal coverage can give you extra benefits and better value

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If you have both Medicare and Medi-Cal, you may be eligible for extra benefits. Kaiser Permanente Dual Complete (HMO D-SNP) Plan lets you keep your Medi-Cal benefits and get more benefits than Original Medicare.

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With our Kaiser Permanente Dual Complete Plan, 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.

What benefits are included?

With a Kaiser Permanente Dual Complete Plan, you’ll get many extra benefits, including:

 Coverage you may have today

Kaiser Permanente Dual Complete Plan

Medi-Calincludedincluded
Medicare Parts A & Bincludedincluded
Hospital, doctor & outpatient visitsincludedincluded
Part D prescription drug coverageincludedincluded
$0 copays for your:
  • Monthly premium & annual medical deductible
  • Primary, specialty & urgent care
  • Telehealth visits
 included
$350-$500 eyewear allowance every year included
Fitness center memberships included
$100-$235 over-the-counter benefit limit every quarter for health-and-wellness products included
Personal care coordinator included

Disclaimer: For information on Medi-Cal dental coverage, call Smile California at 1-800-322-6384 (TTY 1-800-735-2922) or go to SmileCalifornia.org.

Am I eligible to enroll?

You may be eligible to enroll in our Kaiser Permanente Dual Complete Plan if you have both Medicare and Medi-Cal and live in California.

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:

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