City of Phoenix Medicare-eligible retirees and/or their Medicare-eligible spouse/QDP can enroll in AARP/ UnitedHealthcare Supplement Plans (these are not City sponsored Medicare plans.) Additionally, a Qualified City Contribution (QCC) discount of $30 or $90 retirees would apply towards a retiree and/ or their spouse/ QDP supplement plan enrollment if the retiree is MERP eligible.
AARP/UHC Medicare for Retirees
Medicare Supplemental Health Plans - United Healthcare
Attaching Coverage to Your City of Phoenix Pension:
To receive the QCC premium discount for a new supplement enrollment for a retiree and/or their spouse/QDP, MERP eligible retirees must elect to have the supplement plan premium(s) deducted via pension by completing a “Retiree Authorization to Deduct Medicare Premiums” form. Additionally, AARP/UnitedHealthcare pharmacy plan premium can be attached for pension deduction although the QCC discount is only for supplement plans. Pension attachment is on a prospective basis
Supplemental & Pharmacy Coverage is Separate
The AARP/UnitedHealthcare supplement plans offered are individual policies based on your own eligibility and do not include pharmacy coverage. Pharmacy coverage is independent of your supplemental policy, which enables you to enroll through AARP/ UnitedHealthcare for supplemental and pharmacy or choose a different company for either. Only AARP/UnitedHealthcare supplements and/or pharmacy enrollments can be attached to your monthly pension.
If you enroll after your initial Medicare eligibility period, underwriting may occur when you apply to change from one Medicare plan to another, or from one insurance company to another. Everyone has the right to apply for coverage, however, please do not cancel your current medical plan unless you are notified by AARP/UHC that your application was accepted, and you are enrolled in the current plan year.
When to Enroll:
Your initial opportunity to enroll into Medicare Part A and Part B begins 3 months before your 65th birthday, includes your birthday month, and 3 months after you’ve turned 65. It is imperative to enroll into Part B during the initial eligibility period to avoid premium penalties being applied by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Often, those currently receiving Social Security will be automatically enrolled.
How to Enroll:
BY PHONE (RECOMMENDED):
- For medical benefits coverage and pharmacy benefits coverage, call AARP/UHC at (844) 488-3960.
- Hours of operation: 10/1 – 3/31: 8am – 8pm local time 7 days a week
- 4/1 – 9/30: 8am – 8pm local time Monday - Friday
BY PAPER (MEDICAL ONLY):
- The Medicare Supplement enrollment form is included in the enrollment packet. You may request a packet by calling AARP/UHC at (844) 488-3960.
ONLINE:
- For medical coverage, you may enroll online through https://www.AARPMedicareplans.com (City of Phoenix Medicare Supplement Plan: 1505)
- For Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage, enroll at https://www.AARPMedicareplans.com (City of Phoenix PDP Plan: 24979-002)
Medicare Pharmacy Benefits
Four Medicare Part D prescription drug plans are available to you through AARP/UHC. Pharmacy benefit plans do not require underwriting.
To check whether the medication you’re currently taking is covered under your new plan, go to www.aarpmedicareplans.com or call Customer Service with questions at (844) 488-3960.
Contact AARP/United Healthcare
Website: https://www.aarpmedicareplans.com/
Medicare Supplement and Pharmacy: (844) 488-3960
Contact City of Phoenix Medicare Broker
Kenny Tims
Website: www.healthmarkets.com/ktims
Email: ktims@healthmarkets.com
Phone: (602) 380-5197
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