LAFPP requires that all retired members and dependents receiving health insurance subsidies enroll in Medicare to the fullest extent of their entitlement three months before turning 65.
Although you will be required to enroll in Medicare Part D, you will not have to enroll in it directly through Medicare or through another non-LAPRA plan. LAPRA’s Medicare Part D Prescription plan has been determined by the Federal Government to be better than the benefits provided by other plans. If you enroll in Medicare Part D directly with Medicare, or with another plan that you purchase independent of LAPRA, you will be paying for a benefit that you already have.
How to Enroll in Medicare
LAPRA will send you information and Medicare Part D enrollment forms approximately 3 months prior to turning 65. You will need to:
- Enroll in Medicare Parts A and B by going to www.medicare.gov or visiting your local Social Security Office.
- Enroll in Medicare Part D through LAPRA by completing the forms provided to you.
- Within 31 days prior to your 65th birthday, submit the Medicare Part D forms, along with a copy of your Medicare Card to LAPRA.
Once the Medicare enrollment has been processed and all required forms have been received by LAPRA, the cost of your coverage and/or your subsidy will be adjusted accordingly. You will also receive a new insurance card from your health plan.
If you and they have questions about your eligibility for a medical and/or dental subsidy through Los Angeles Fire & Police Pension (LAFPP), contact them directly at 213-279-3000.