Medicare Plans for PERS Retirees
PERS (Public Employees Retirement System) Retirees – Medicare Plan Options:
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Need assistance in reviewing your options, contact SHIBA (Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance)
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Private Medicare Supplemental & Advantage Plans
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There are multiple plans available on the open market (e.g, Blue Cross, Samaritan, AARP, etc.)
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Refer to SHIBA Guide to Medicare Insurance for additional information on your option
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PERS Health Insurance (Tier 1, 2, or OPSRP members)
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Enrollment Forms
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Payment Options
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Enrollment Opportunities
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Subsidies – Tire 1 & Tier 2 members only, must have eight (8) years of service
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Enrollment Meetings held in the Fall & Spring
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If both spouses are PERS retirees, it may be more beneficial to enroll in the PERS plans separately to take advantage of the PERS Subsidies (if eligible)
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DO NOT enroll in a separate Medicare Part D plan if enrolling in a PERS Medicare plan, it is included in the PERS Medicare plan
Medicare Plans for ORP Retirees
ORP (Optional Retirement Plan) Retirees – Medicare Plans:
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Need assistance in reviewing your options, contact SHIBA (Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance)
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Private Medicare Supplemental & Advantage Plans
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You will need to find a private Medicare Supplemental or Advantage Plan on the open market
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There are multiple plans available privately (e.g, Blue Cross, Samaritan, AARP, etc.)
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Refer to SHIBA Guide to Medicare Insurance for additional information on your options