The New Medicare Advantage Plan is a “Home Run!”

(This article first appeared in the November/December issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) 

For their 2021 medical coverage, more than 7,000 APWU Health Plan High Option members chose the new UnitedHealthcare® Medicare Advantage (PPO) for APWU Health Plan. This plan was designed as an enhanced level of High Option benefits exclusively for FEHBP eligible retirees that have Medicare Part A and Part B**. Delivering on all of the benefits of Original Medicare (Part A and Part B), the UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage (PPO) for APWU Health Plan includes:

• $0 out of pocket costs for covered medical services
• A $50 Part B monthly premium subsidy
• A $40-per-quarter over-the-counter item allowance
• Prescription drug coverage (Part D)
• Dental coverage
• Hearing coverage
• A nation-wide provider network
• A gym membership

Hear from a New Medicare Advantage Plan Member

Recently, we spoke with former State of Maryland APWU President George Hayes about his experience using the UnitedHealthcare® Medicare Advantage (PPO) for APWU Health Plan. George was a United States postal worker who proudly served his community for 28 years, and is a former Navy Anti-Submarine Warfare crew member. He is also a 26-year member of the APWU High Option Health Plan.

George has some health concerns, and was happy to see that the new Medicare Advantage plan included all of his specialists, as well as some additional benefits and features.

“When I looked at the UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage (PPO) for the APWU Health Plan, I went through it very thoroughly,” he said. “It really piqued my interest because not only could you go in and out of network for your doctors, you have SilverSneakers® to help with exercise and a $40 credit for vitamins and other over-thecounter items every 3 months.”

He also noticed how easy the plan is to work with. “I go to the doctor and they bill UnitedHealthcare automatically. When I call customer service, I always get an answer and they are always courteous. It’s a home run!”

How to Enroll

If you are already enrolled in the APWU High Option Plan, you can call UnitedHealthcare to elect the Medicare Advantage (PPO) plan for APWU Health Plan. You can enroll today! Call UnitedHealthcare toll-free at 1-855-383-8793, TTY 711, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time, 7 days a week.***

If you are not yet a member of the APWU Health Plan High Option, you’ll need to enroll during Open Season, which goes from November 8 through December 13, with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Once your enrollment into the High Option Plan has been processed by OPM, you can call UnitedHealthcare to elect the Medicare Advantage plan. Call UnitedHealthcare toll-free at 1-855-383-8793, TTY 711, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time, 7 days a week.