State Retiree Medicare Advantage Plans



Similar documents
Newly-Eligible Medicare Advantage TRAIL Members FAQs What do I need to know about TRAIL as a newly-eligible annuitant or survivor?

Your Retiree Healthcare Decision Guide

The Value of Medicare Advantage for CalPERS Medicare eligible retirees

Service AvMed Cigna Leon Cares Humana HMO Humana PPO UnitedHealthcare. Out-of- Network

UAMS UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage (PPO) 2014 benefit plan Y0066_130717_100929

Fee-for-Service. Medicare Supplemental Retiree Health Plans

Teachers Retirement Insurance Program

November 11, 2013 through November 22, 2013

welcome to 2016 Annual Enrollment! OCTOBER 15 NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Plan Comparison Medicare Eligible Members

GROUP MEDICARE PLANS AT A GLANCE FOR EMPLOYER GROUPS. Toll-free ext TTY: 711 HealthAlliance.org

2015 Summary of Healthcare Plan Changes

Benefit Choice Options

KAISER PERMANENTE PLAN (Non-Medicare Eligible)

2015 Medicare Advantage Group Awareness Training CBIA Brokers. October 2014

TRAIL FAQs for All Retirees,Annuitants and Survivors

TRAIL FAQs for All Retirees,Annuitants and Survivors

It s Time for Medicare

Introducing OneExchange.

2013 IBM Health Benefit Comparison Charts

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS REGARDING CHANGE TO MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN

RETIRED LABORERS HEALTH AND WELFARE PLAN - COMPARISON OF BENEFITS - EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 LABORERS

Your Retiree Health Plan Options for North Carolina Retired Governmental Employees Association Fall 2015 District Meetings

Retiree Considerations Medicare 101. June 26, 2012

2016 Retiree Open Enrollment Benefits Briefing Non Medicare

Health Insurance Marketplace in Illinois Plan Comparison Charts

Northeastern University 2015 Medical Benefits

!"#$%$&!"'()*+,-".-,/ &01*+("12" "$,+0"!*7("819".5(<(/4*<("&,5( :(()";(,-40"&,5( !"#$%$&!",/)"'()*+,5(

California Ironworkers Field Welfare Plan 1/1/2014 Open Enrollment Benefit Plan Comparison Non-Medicare Retired Participants Residing in Nevada

NYU HOSPITALS CENTER. Retirement Plan. Your Health & Welfare Plan Benefits

Graduate Student Insurance Comparison Summary Student Insurance Plan vs. Employer Group Insurance Program

Napa County. Medicare Advantage Plans. (Medicare Part C Plans) Compliments of HICAP. (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program)

2015 IBM Health Benefit Comparison Charts for IBM Active Employees

Health Insurance Matrix 01/01/16-12/31/16

Available to Those who ARE Medicare Eligible

State Health Benefit. Benefit Comparison HMO. Presentation to Members of the State Health Benefit Plan

2014 Medical Plans. Health Net Blue & Gold HMO Kaiser HMO UC Care Blue Shield Health Savings Plan Core

SMART Humana Group Medicare

Arizona State Retirement System Plan Benefit Information for Medicare Eligible Members

IMRF-endorsed health insurance programs

Oklahoma Higher Education Employees Insurance Group (OKHEEI Group)

HEALTHSPAN MEDICARE HEALTH PLAN

Los Rios Community College District KAISER PERMANENTE

Piedmont WellStar Medicare Choice (HMO) offered by Piedmont WellStar HealthPlans, Inc.

Health Alliance Plan. Coverage Period: 01/01/ /31/2015. document at or by calling

Important Questions Answers Why this Matters: What is the overall deductible? Are there other deductibles for specific services?

Comparison of Health Care Plans Metro Interagency Insurance Program Effective Date: July 1, 2015

DECISION GUIDE Regence Medicare Advantage PPO Plans

RETIREE GUIDE TO FY 2016 OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD

Boston College Student Blue PPO Plan Coverage Period:

Bronze CoventryOne Health Plan options in Georgia

CITY COLLEGES OF CHICAGO Retiree Benefits OPEN ENROLLMENT. November 9, 2015 November 25, 2015

Annual Notice of Changes for 2015

PROVIDENCE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS Plan Comparison Western Oregon and Clark County Washington H9047_2015PHP40_ACCEPTED

Blue Care Elect Preferred 90 Copay Coverage Period: on or after 09/01/2015

HEALTH CARE CHOICES FOR ELIGIBLE RETIREES

PEACE-OF-MIND IN RETIREMENT. Income Security + Healthcare Security = Retirement Readiness

Frequently Asked Questions: Medicare Supplement & Medicare Advantage

MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT PLANS PLUS PRESCRIPTION COVERAGE

Insurance 101 for Students

The UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust - Plans and Review

Cigna Open Access Plans for Tennessee

This is only a summary. If you want more detail about your coverage and costs, you can get the complete terms in the policy or plan

2015 Annual Enrollment Retirees with Medicare

2015 Health Insurance Handbook. and Open Enrollment Guide CHICAGO TEACHERS PENSION FUND. Inside: Important Health Insurance Plan Changes for 2015

Cabrillo College Retiree Benefits and Medicare Frequently Asked Questions

Your Plan: Anthem Silver HMO 1500/30%/6550 Your Network: California Care HMO

Blue Care Elect Preferred Amherst College Coverage Period: on or after 07/01/2014

WELCOME. We re glad you re here!

Things you need to know about Medicare.

2012 Milwaukee County

HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS AND COSTS Q: What CTPF sponsored health insurance plans for Medicare-eligible members are available in

Health Alliance Plan. Coverage Period: 01/01/ /31/2014. document at or by calling

UT HMO /60 UT HMO /50 UT HMO /60 HSA. In Network In Network In Network $3,000/$6,000 $2,000/$4,000 $2,000/$4,000

Presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, a nonprofit independent licensee of the BlueCross BlueShield Association. Life has a plan.

Your complimentary Medicare Guidebook

NEWPORT-MESA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

BAKERSFIELD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

OPERATING ENGINEERS HEALTH & WELFARE FUND BENEFIT PLANS SUMMARY COMPARISON FOR ACTIVE and RETIRED PARTICIPANTS

How To Pay For Health Care With Bluecrossma

FOR COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MEDICARE RETIREES & SURVIVORS GIC MEDICARE HEALTH PLANS BENEFITS AT-A-GLANCE

SIMPLICITY Your Plan Explained

Express Scripts Medicare TM (PDP) through State of Delaware Medicare Retiree Prescription Plan Frequently Asked Questions

Blue Care Elect Saver with Coinsurance Northeastern University HDHP Coverage Period: on or after 01/01/2016

Important Questions Answers Why this Matters:

Your Retiree Health Plan Options for Medicare Primary Outreach Event

How To Get A Health Insurance Plan From Ctf

TRS-ActiveCare Medical Plans

THE EMERITI PROGRAM in your retirement years

2015 Why Are There Changes With Healthcare? Copyright 2014 Five Points ICT, Inc. All rights reserved.

Benefits At A Glance Plan C

MCPHS University Health Insurance Program Information

page 2 for other costs for services this plan covers. Is there an out-of-pocket limit

Coverage level: Employee/Retiree Only Plan Type: EPO

After SERIP Health Insurance Options

Am I eligible to join Martin s Point Generations Advantage? When can I sign up for Martin s Point Generations Advantage?

ANNUAL NOTICE OF CHANGES FOR 2016

2015 ANNUAL BENEFITS ENROLLMENT FOR PRE-65 RETIREES

2014 HICAP (714) Orange County Medicare Advantage (HMO, PPO) Comparison Chart Company Aetna Aetna Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

THE A,B,C,D S OF MEDICARE

Transcription:

State Retiree Medicare Advantage Plans October/November 2015 Copyright 2013 by The Segal Group, Inc. All rights reserved.

Your 2016 Retiree Benefits www.cms.illinois.gov/thetrail 2

Eligibility Who is Required to Change? You are REQUIRED to change your non-medicare Advantage Health Plan to one of the Medicare Advantage TRAIL plans if. You are a member of the State Employees Group Insurance Program (State), are a retired teacher in the Teachers Retirement Insurance Program (TRIP) or a retired employee of a community college in the College Insurance Program (CIP), AND You live in the United States or one of the U.S. Territories, AND You were enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B, due to age or disability on or before September 30, 2015, AND All of the dependents (spouse, children) on your State of Illinois retiree insurance plan also were enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B on or before September 30, 2015 3

The Medicare Advantage with Prescription Drug TRAIL Program 4

How is My Insurance Changing? Prior to being Enrolled in TRAIL Original Medicare Once You Are Enrolled in TRAIL Medicare Advantage Plan Part A Part B Part A Part B Part D Secondary Coverage (CIGNA, Coventry, Health Alliance, HMO Illinois, etc) One Plan pays for Health and Prescription Claims 5

Medicare Premiums The TRAIL Plans REQUIRE you to continue to pay your Medicare premiums - most people get Part A for free, but pay a premium for Medicare Part B 6

Your 2016 TRAIL Open Enrollment Kit Open Enrollment Period October 15 November 16, 2015 Item Date Details TRAIL Open Enrollment Kit from the State of Illinois Mailed October 1st Includes: Cover letter from CMS Your Retiree Healthcare Decision Guide, including overview of healthcare options, seminar schedule, coverage map, FAQs and definitions Enrollment Form Instruction Sheet 7

Your Retiree Benefits You will continue to have access to the same benefits you currently have STATE CIP TRIP Medicare Advantage Medicare Advantage Medicare Advantage with Prescription Drug with Prescription Drug with Prescription Drug (MAPD) (MAPD) (MAPD) Vision (included with MAPD) Vision (included with MAPD) n/a Dental * Dental (included with MAPD) n/a Life * n/a n/a * Optional benefits for State retirees and survivors 8

The Medicare Advantage Enrollment Period State of Illinois TRAIL Open Enrollment Period Plan materials will have the TRAIL logo Federal Annual Medicare Enrollment Plan materials will NOT have TRAIL logo 9

Your 2016 Health Plan Options Nationwide Option for all Members UnitedHealthcare PPO PPO network (offered nationwide) HMO Options for State of Illinois Residents Coventry Advantra network (offered in 47 Illinois Counties) Health Alliance network (offered in 48 Illinois Counties) Humana HMO network (offered in 13 Illinois Counties) Humana Health Plan HMO Humana Benefit Plan HMO (Knox and Livingston) 10

How does the Medicare Advantage PPO work? UnitedHealthcare PPO Customer Service Phone Number: (888) 223-1092 You can seek care with any licensed medical professional that accepts Medicare, anywhere in the United States There is an annual plan year deductible this is the amount you pay at the beginning of the plan year before the plan pays it s share After the deductible, you and the plan share in the cost this is called coinsurance There is no coinsurance for preventive services and health screenings 11

How does the Medicare Advantage HMO work? HMO OPTIONS Coventry Advantra: (855) 223-4807 Health Alliance MAPD: (877) 795-6131 Humana: (800) 951-0125 HMOs are available only within the State of Illinois You must choose a primary care physician (PCP) from providers in the HMO network; you must get referrals from your PCP You must use network providers, except for emergencies The plans have provider directories at their tables; you can also call the HMO for assistance locating a physician and/or provider HMO plans have copayments - copayments are set amounts due at the time of service There is no copayment for preventive services and health screenings 12

How do I decide which plan? Things to Consider HMO Your doctor is in the network You prefer set copayments instead of deductibles and coinsurance PPO You prefer flexibility to see any Medicare provider and not stay in a network You travel a lot outside Illinois, or you are a snowbird You rarely travel outside the HMO service area You have medical conditions in which you need the ability to see any Medicare provider without the constraints of a network THIS IS YOUR DECISION BASED ON YOUR AND YOUR FAMILY S NEEDS 13

What s the Advantage in Medicare Advantage? MAPD Plans Provide additional benefits not covered under Original Medicare Disease management programs Case management Wellness programs Hearing, vision and prescription discounts Health fitness discounts (SilverSneakers ) all plans include a SilverSneakers membership at no charge One ID Card Health plan will process claims No separate prescription drug card 14

The 2016 TRAIL Enrollment Period During the Enrollment Period you may State, TRIP and CIP State, TRIP and CIP State CHOOSE a Medicare Advantage Plan or CHANGE your Medicare Advantage Plan, OR May opt out (State) or cancel (TRIP/CIP) the State-sponsored coverage * May add or drop dependent(s) May opt out of State s coverage (includes health, prescription and vision coverage as a package) May enroll in or opt out of dental coverage May change life insurance coverage * TRIP and CIP members may cancel their coverage, but will not be allowed back into the TRIP or CIP program in the future 15

The 2016 TRAIL Enrollment Period Newly-Eligible Members of TRAIL (received yellow letter) Must enroll in one of the Medicare Advantage plans offered through the State s TRAIL Program (or opt out/cancel coverage) Must return the TRAIL Enrollment Form postmarked by November 16 th Coverage will be effective January 1, 2016 Plan year will be January 1 st through December 31 st each year Annual election period will be the fall TRAIL Enrollment Period; no longer the Benefit Choice Period in May If you elect the UnitedHealthcare PPO, the plan deductible will start January 1, 2016 16

The 2016 TRAIL Enrollment Period Current Members of TRAIL If already enrolled in TRAIL, YOU DO NOT NEED TO DO ANYTHING Only return the TRAIL Enrollment Form if you want to make changes to your State, CIP or TRIP coverage Changes will be effective January 1, 2016 New plan year will begin January 1 st and run through December 31 st All plan deductibles will start over January 1, 2016 17

Your Premiums Your 2016 Premiums Applicable premiums will change effective January 1, 2016 The premiums are listed in the enrollment kit and on the TRAIL website You will continue to pay your State premiums (if applicable), TRIP or CIP premiums You must continue to pay your Medicare premiums to Social Security 18

State Group - Medical Coverage Plan Design MEDICAL Annual Medical Deductible (applies toward your annual out-of-pocket maximum) Annual Out-of-Pocket Maximum Medicare Advantage PPO (UnitedHealthcare) Benefits are the same In-Network and Out-of-Network Medicare Advantage HMO (Humana, Health Alliance MAPD and Coventry Advantra) $110 per enrollee None $1,300 per enrollee $3,000 per enrollee Primary Care Physician Visit 15% coinsurance $20 copayment Specialist Visit 15% coinsurance $30 copayment Inpatient Hospital Admission 15% coinsurance $350 copayment per admission Outpatient Surgery 15% coinsurance $250 copayment Emergency Room (waived if admitted within 24 hours) $75 copayment $75 copayment Durable Medicare Equipment 15% coinsurance 4% Diagnostic tests (lab, x-ray, radiology) 15% coinsurance $0 Preventive Services 0% coinsurance $0 19

State Group Prescription Coverage PHARMACY Medicare Advantage PPO (UnitedHealthcare) Medicare Advantage - HMO (Humana, Health Alliance MAPD and Coventry Advantra) Annual Prescription Deductible $125 per enrollee $100 per enrollee 30-Day Supply Generic $10 copayment $8 copayment Preferred Brand $30 copayment $26 copayment Nonpreferred Brand and Specialty $60 copayment $50 copayment 31 to 60-Day Supply 2x copayment 2x copayment 61 to 90-Day Supply 2.5x copayment 2.5x copayment 20

CIP and TRIP - Medical Coverage Plan Design Medicare Advantage PPO (UnitedHealthcare) Medicare Advantage HMO (Humana, Health Alliance MAPD and Coventry Advantra) MEDICAL Annual Medical Deductible (applies towards annual out-of-pocket maximum) Benefits are the same In-Network and Out-of-Network $250 per enrollee $0 Annual Out-of-Pocket Maximum $1,000 per enrollee $3,000 per enrollee Primary Care Physician Visit 20% coinsurance $20 copayment Specialist Visit 20% coinsurance $20 copayment Inpatient Hospital Admission 20% coinsurance $250 copayment per admission Outpatient Surgery 20% coinsurance $150 copayment Emergency Room (waived if admitted within 24 hours) Durable Medicare Equipment Diagnostic tests (lab, x-ray, radiology) $75 copayment $75 copayment 20% coinsurance 4% 20% coinsurance $0 Preventive Services 0% coinsurance $0 21

CIP and TRIP - Prescription Coverage Medicare Advantage PPO (UnitedHealthcare) Medicare Advantage - HMO (Humana, Health Alliance MAPD and Coventry Advantra) PHARMACY Annual Prescription Deductible $0 $0 30-Day Supply Generic $10 copayment $10 copayment Preferred Brand $25 copayment $20 copayment Nonpreferred Brand and Specialty $50 copayment $40 copayment 31 to 60-day supply 2x copayment 2x copayment 61 to 90-day supply (Mail Order is 2x the copayment) Retail: 3x copayment Retail copayment varies by plan: Coventry 2x Health Alliance 2.5x Humana 3x 22

TRAIL 2016 Enrollment Review your pre-enrollment materials with the TRAIL logo Make an election: Either select a Medicare Advantage health plan or elect to opt out You must provide a residential street address on your Open Enrollment Form if it s different from the preprinted mailing address All enrollees (members and dependents) must sign the form All enrollees will receive an ID card, even those already enrolled in TRAIL 23

TRAIL 2016 Enrollment If you are NEW to TRAIL this year: You must return your completed enrollment form to your retirement system - postmarked by November 16, 2015 If your form is not returned, your State, TRIP or CIP health coverage for you and your eligible dependents will end on December 31, 2015 There is no default coverage; no election = no coverage Your retirement system will process your elections and route to the selected health plan Your selected health plan will mail a post enrollment kit and a letter with your new ID card TRIP and CIP Members Important if you Cancel: TRIP and CIP Retirees and Survivors - If you decide not to elect an MAPD plan, you cannot enroll in the TRIP or CIP plans at any time in the future 24

More Stuff that s Good to Know 25

More Stuff that s Good to Know! The federal government controls Medicare If you enroll in another Medicare Advantage or Medicare Part D Plan, you will lose your State of Illinois coverage You MUST continue to pay your Medicare premiums to be eligible for TRAIL If you move outside the HMO service area, you must contact your retirement system and choose a new plan If you pay more than $104.90 for your Part B premium, you most likely will receive a bill from Social Security for your Part D prescription coverage (IRMAA) 26

The TRAIL Website: www.cms.illinois.gov/thetrail Thank You!! 27