A quick look at your plans
Your health care plan with Kaiser Permanente is more than just health coverage — it’s a partnership in health. It connects you to a group of physicians, services, and tools that help you live your healthy best. Plus, you get most preventive care services at little to no cost.
HMO with Signature
Actives and retirees under age 65
Our HMO plan is easy on your budget with no deductible and low, predictable costs for care. With Signature, you get high-quality care from 1,800+ Permanente physicians and specialists within the region’s leading health system.* They practice at our innovative, state-of-the-art medical centers, where you can access many services under one roof, saving you time and hassle. You can also save yourself trips with $0 telehealth care from the comfort of home.**
You can get many types of specialty care without a referral, including obstetrics-gynecology (ob-gyn), pediatrics, and mental health services. You also have access to urgent care and emergency care nationwide, so you’re always covered
Actives and early retirees
A quick look at out-of-pocket costs
| Actives and early retirees | In-Network |
| Primary care visit | $10 |
| Specialist visit | $20 |
| Preventive care | $0 |
| Most lab tests and X-rays | $0 |
| Most generic (in-network/community pharmacy)2 | $7 / $20 |
| Most preferred brands (in-network/community pharmacy)2 | $15 / $35 |
| Non-preferred brand (in-network/community pharmacy)2 | $30 / $50 |
| Emergency care | $150 |
| Urgent care4 | $20 |
| Routine prenatal care, first postpartum visit | $0 |
| Inpatient delivery (per admission) | $0 |
| Outpatient surgery (per visit)5 | $20 |
| Inpatient hospital care (per admission)5 | $0 |
This is a summary of the features of the Kaiser Permanente health plan. For more information, read your Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC). All benefits are subject to the definitions, limitations, and exclusions set forth in the Evidence of Coverage (EOC).
1 Certain medications are eligible for Mail Order Pharmacy. Mail Order Pharmacy can deliver to addresses in MD, VA, DC, and certain locations outside the service area. Plan providers determine the drug that is medically necessary. If you request another drug, you pay prices charged to members for non-covered drugs. For more information about prescription drugs and other common medical events, including exclusions and limitations, read your Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC).
2 Per visit or trip as an outpatient at a hospital.
3 Per visit or trip as an outpatient at a hospital, when you receive care at a Kaiser Permanente facility. Out-of-network urgent care available when out of service area.
4 There is no charge after the office visit, outpatient, or inpatient hospital copayment is made.
Actives and early retirees plan details
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Effective 1/1/24 – 12/31/24
Other important documents
Medicare Advantage
Get care designed to make your life easier — choose a Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage plan. With Kaiser Permanente, your doctor, specialists, and health plan all work together to make it easier for you to get care. And when you move your coverage to a Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage plan, you’ll get comprehensive care — at a great value.
You can count on:
- Predictable costs and a fixed annual limit on your out-of-pocket costs
- High-quality care from a doctor and care team who get to know you
- The freedom to change to another available Kaiser Permanente doctor anytime
- Convenient care options to make it easier to stay healthy
Learn more about Medicare
If you’re turning 65 soon, get the information you need with our Medicare 101, including enrollment, eligibility, costs, and the benefits of Medicare.
View Medicare 101 (coming soon)
Medicare-eligible retirees enrolled in Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage (HMO)
A quick look at out-of-pocket costs
| Medicare-eligible retirees | Out-of-pocket costs |
| Primary care visit copay (waived for children through age 5) | $10 |
| Specialist visit | $10 |
| Preventive care | $0 |
| Most lab tests and X-rays | $0 |
| Imaging (CT/PET scans, MRI) | $0 |
|
Per prescription:1 Mail order (up to a 90-day supply) Plan pharmacies (up to a 60-day supply) Participating retail pharmacies (up to a 60-day supply) |
$3 $5 $10 |
| Emergency care2 | $50 |
| Urgent care3 | $10 |
| Hospitalization, facility or surgeon | $0 |
| Video appointments with the doctor | $0 |
For more information, read your Summary of Benefits (SB). All benefits are subject to the definitions, limitations, and exclusions set forth in the Evidence of Coverage (EOC).
Kaiser Permanente is an HMO plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Kaiser Permanente depends on contract renewal. You must reside in the Kaiser Permanente Medicare health plan service area in which you enroll.
1 For certain drugs, you can get prescription refills mailed to you through our Kaiser Permanente Mail Order Pharmacy. You should receive them within 3–5 days. If not, please call 800-700-1479 (TTY 711), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Some medications are not eligible for Mail Order Pharmacy. Mail Order Pharmacy can deliver to addresses in MD, VA, DC, and certain locations outside the service area.
2 Per visit or trip as an outpatient at a hospital.
3 Per visit or trip as an outpatient at a hospital, when you receive care at a Kaiser Permanente facility. Out-of-network urgent care available when out of service area.
Ready to enroll?
If you’re ready to enroll and have Medicare Parts A and B, simply fill out the Group Medicare Enrollment form. There are two ways you can enroll:
- Click here and complete the online enrollment form — it’s fast, easy, and secure. Follow the instructions on the page to enroll.
- Download, print, and complete the Group Enrollment form and return by mail, email, or fax. Return instructions are on the first page of the enrollment form.
Check your enrollment status
Click here to find out the status of your Group Medicare enrollment.Medicare-eligible retirees plan details
We recommend you view on your laptop or desktop computer.
Kaiser Permanente is an HMO plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Kaiser Permanente depends on contract renewal. You must reside in the Kaiser Permanente Medicare health plan service area in which you enroll.
Effective 1/1/24 – 12/31/24
Other important documents
- Added features brochure
- Medicare Advantage handbook (coming soon)
- Medicare on-the-go brochure
- Medical center guide
- Silver&Fit brochure
- Thriving After 60 schedule
* In the survey Best Health Insurance Companies of 2023 by Insure.com, Kaiser Permanente as a national enterprise is rated #1 overall among 60+ insurance carriers. In the NCQA Commercial Health Plan Ratings 2022, our commercial plan is rated 5 out of 5, the highest rating in the nation. The 2022 Commission on Cancer, a program of the American College of Surgeons, granted Three-Year Accreditation with Commendation to the Kaiser Permanente cancer care program. The Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group is the largest multispecialty medical group in the Washington, DC, and Baltimore areas and exclusively treats Kaiser Permanente members. Permanente doctors are recognized as Top Doctors in Northern Virginia Magazine (2023), Washingtonian magazine (2022), and Baltimore magazine (2022). According to NCQA’s Quality Compass® 2022, we’re rated 5 out of 5 in 29 measures, including: controlling blood pressure (heart disease), blood pressure control (140/90) (diabetes), glucose control, colorectal cancer screening, breast cancer screening, cervical cancer screening, childhood immunizations, prenatal check-ups, and postpartum care. Quality Compass is a registered trademark of the NCQA.
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Find out how convenient it is to switch.
Connect with a Kaiser Permanente advisor to learn more: 800-324-9208 (TTY 711), Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.