Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Agency: CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES (DHCS)

Description:

Offers financial assistance by the State to eligible Medicare members to cover their Medicare premiums, deductibles, and copayments.

Medicare Savings Programs:

• Qualified Medicare Beneficiary
• Pays Medicare Part A and Part B premiums, Deductibles, and Copayments
• Specified Low-Income Beneficiary
• Pays Medicare Part B premium
• Qualifying Individual​
• Pays Medicare Part B premium
• Qualified Disabled and Working Individual
  • Pay Medicare Part A premium

Phone:

• San Joaquin County MSP Number: 209-468-1453
• Medi-Cal Helpline: 800-541-5555

Email: contactus@dhcs.ca.gov
Website: https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/individuals/Pages/Medicare-Savings-Programs-in-California.aspx

Location(s)

Program Delivery

• Eligibility: Individual 65 years of age or older or individual 18 years of age or older with permanent disability and meet income guidelines. Annual income guidelines for each program: *Qualified Medicare Beneficiary - Must be entitled to Medicare Part A -Individual: $15,650 -Couple: $21,150 *Specified Low-Income Beneficiary - Must have Medicare Part A -Individual: $18,780 -Couple: $25,380 *Qualifying Individual - Must have Medicare Part A and cannot also receive Medi-Cal -Individual: $21,128 -Couple: $28,553 *Qualified Disabled and Working Individual - Lost Medicare Part A because you returned to work and cannot also receive Medi-Cal -Individual: $31,300 -Couple: $42,300
• Languages: English
• Application Process: Similar to applying for Medi-Cal. Call for telephone intake, walk-in, or call to schedule an appointment, or apply online at benefitscal.com
• Program Fees: Call for information or check website at www.dhcs.ca.gov/individuals/Pages/Medicare-Savings-Programs-in-California.aspx
• Required Documents:

Service Area

• Defined Coverage Area: N/A