Retiree Health Insurance

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Health plans help retirees lower their costs

As of December 31, 2020 Union Plus will no longer offer Retiree Health Insurance.

If you have questions about an existing plan, please contact eHealth Medicare ® at 888-680-4770 (TTY users 711).

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How retiree health insurance works for union members

Many union members and retirees with Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) coverage are looking for additional insurance to help limit out-of-pocket costs.
 

Union Plus has partnered with eHealth, a licensed health insurance agency  to help you navigate your Medicare Plan options and choose the right Medicare plan for you and your spouse, based on your budget and needs. eHealth can provide information about many different insurance companies and Medicare plans at no additional cost to you with no obligation to enroll. 

Union members, retirees and their families can now easily search and shop for Medicare plans using eHealth’s recommendation tool or by speaking to an eHealth licensed insurance agent. You have the option to find plans in your area online, compare plans and select one based on monthly premium, annual deductible, as well as copayments and coinsurance for various services.

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Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans
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Medicare supplement insurance coverage can include:

  • Deductibles
  • Coinsurance
  • Foreign travel
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Medicare Advantage Plans
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Medicare Advantage may cover:

  • Most Medicare Part A (hospital coverage) covered services (Hospice will remain covered through Medicare)
  • Medicare Part B (medical insurance coverage) covered services
  • Medicare Part D Prescription drug coverage
  • Vision
  • Hearing
  • Dental
  • Wellness programs
  • Maximum out-of-pocket charges
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Medicare Prescription Drug Plans
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Medicare Prescription Drug coverage (Part D) may cover:

  • Prescription drugs
  • Generally does not cover over-the-counter medications 
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Accessing Medicare Insurance information sponsored by eHealth is easy! 

First, check with your union representative to see if you are eligible for a subsidized retiree health insurance. 

Then Visit the eHealth Medicare insurance plan recommendation tool online to search Medicare plans in your area. 

Or call an experienced, licensed insurance agent at 888-680-4770 (TTY users 711). Licensed insurance agents are available Monday through Friday, 8 am – 8 pm ET. 

If you are already enrolled in Medicare parts A and B, be sure to have your Medicare card handy.   

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Need help?

Call an experienced, licensed insurance agent at 888-680-4770 (TTY users 711). Licensed insurance agents are available Monday through Friday, 8 am - 8 pm ET.

We realize that sometimes you may need help with a concern about using a Union Plus program. The Union Plus Member Advocacy Program, staffed by OPEIU Local 2 members, is here to help you resolve any problems. Contact us at 800-472-2005 (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET, weekdays) or  online.

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Plans are insured or covered by a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract and/or a Medicare approved Part D sponsor. Enrollment in the plan depends on the plan's contract renewal with Medicare.

Enrollment in the plan depends on the plan’s contract renewal with Medicare. UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company pays royalty fees to AARP for the use of its intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purposes of AARP. AARP and its affiliates are not insurers. You do not need to be an AARP member to enroll.

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Nondiscrimination Notice
The plans we represent do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. To learn more about a plan’s nondiscrimination policy, please select the applicable insurance carrier below.

This website and its contents are for informational purposes only. Nothing on the website should ever be used as a substitute for professional medical advice. You should always consult with your medical provider regarding diagnosis or treatment for a health condition, including decisions about the correct medication for your condition, as well as prior to undertaking any specific exercise or dietary routine.
 

Humana
Humana is a Medicare Advantage (HMO, PPO and PFFS) organization and a stand-alone prescription drug plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in any Humana plan depends on contract renewal. Humana is also a Coordinated Care plan with a Medicare contract and a contract with the [state] Medicaid program. Enrollment in this Humana plan depends on contract renewal.

Humana - Plan Formulary may change at any time. You will receive notice when necessary.

Aetna
MAPD and PDP Products

Aetna Medicare is a PDP, HMO, PPO plan with a Medicare contract. Our SNPs also have contracts with State Medicaid programs. Enrollment in our plans depends on contract renewal.

UnitedHealthcare for AARP®
UnitedHealthcare® Medicare Advantage Plans
Special Needs Plans
MAPD-PPO/HMO/PFFS MAPD-PPO/HMO Products

Plans are insured through UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company or one of its affiliated companies, a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in the plan depends on the plan’s contract renewal with Medicare.

UnitedHealthcare
The Villages MedicareComplete is insured through UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company or one of its affiliated companies (UnitedHealthcare), a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in the plan depends on the plan's contract renewal with Medicare.

Plans are insured through UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company or one of its affiliated companies, a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract and a contract with the State Medicaid Program. Enrollment in the plan depends on the plan's contract renewal with Medicare.

UnitedHealthCare for AARP Medicare Rx Walgreens Plans
and UnitedHealthCare for AARP® Medicare Rx Plans
PDP Products

Plans are insured through UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company or one of its affiliated companies, a Medicare-approved Part D sponsor. Enrollment in the plan depends on the plan’s contract renewal with Medicare.

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Find the Medicare Supplement Insurance, Medicare Advantage, and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans that are right for you.