Salisbury, MD… On August 31, 2016, the County will replace CareFirst Blue Cross BlueShield’s Medicare Complementary Plan with UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company’s AARP Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan F and the AARP MedicareRX Preferred Plan.
Wicomico County Executive Bob Culver has announced that by changing the insurance provider for retiree benefits, the County will realize approximately $364,000 in insurance premium savings in the upcoming year. Along with the County’s savings each retiree’s cost will be reduced roughly $30-$50 per month also.
We are working with UnitedHealthcare to make this transition as smooth as possible for our retirees. An open enrollment meeting for all retirees is scheduled for Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 10:00 AM in the Midway Room at the Wicomico County Civic Center. Licensed insurance agents will be present to answer any questions retirees may have about the insurance plan options. Enrollment needs to be accomplished by August 31, 2016. When the enrollment kits are received, retirees are encouraged to enroll by mail, telephone or internet.
Those insured by AARP Plan have reported a satisfaction rate of 96%. The County is convinced that its retirees will receive the exceptional medical coverage that they are deserving for their dedication as a county employee.
For more information, contact the Director of Human Resources at 410-334-3105.
my company went from BCBS to UNH last year, sure it saves money, but what a pain int he but to deal with them
ReplyDeleteyea but how much is the deductible and copays for meds. I guarantee you there are no savings there. The ONLY way a premium goes down is to make you pay more for your prescriptions.
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funny. We moved from UNH this year to BCBs and it saved us money. You know the ins companies are colluding on rates.
ReplyDelete12:16 your absolutely right. Saved the county money by increasing the out of pocket expence of the retirees.
ReplyDeletewaaa! get used to it. retiree benefits? no body in the private sector gets that anymore. same for public pensions. how long people like norm conway going to be triple dipping at the taxpayers expense?
ReplyDeleteGood luck on getting authorizations for tests and procedures from United Health. They are a pain to deal with.
ReplyDelete6:36 United Health will be secondary payee so Medicare will be primary payee.If Medicare covers services and the claim is submitted correctly Medicare will pay their share and the United Health Care Supplement Plan F will pay the balance. No co-pays or deductabes or referrals.
ReplyDeleteThe drug plan is where I have most concerns.
they are forcing the retiree back into the work force. They just people to work these low wage jobs. Pay your taxes, insurance, tiding and die. They just won't let you enjoy your retirement. No wonder, the WWI generation hid their money in mattresses.
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