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California’s Medicare Part A Buy-In Program Has Launched
Hosted by Cristian Gallardo, VP of Sales
What Happened
As of January 1st, 2025, California officially launched its Medicare Part A Buy-In program.
Now, full-scope Medi-Cal members who have Medicare Part B and qualify for the QMB program are automatically enrolled in Part A—with the state picking up the premium.
Why it Matters
Medicare is now the primary payer for hospital and inpatient care, instead of Medi-Cal. This helps the state save money and gives low-income Californians better access to Medicare-covered services.
Agent and FMO Insight
For agents, this means more dual-eligible folks now have full Medicare—opening the door to more D-SNP opportunities. It’s a great time to focus on education, outreach, and retention.
