@media screen and (max-width: 550px){ .splitCol.col_3.NONE{ display: inline-block; clear:both !important; } } Sometimes mistakes happen in the rush to submit documents before your retirement effective date, which require time and attention to resolve. The time needed to correct errors could delay your first pension check or insurance e
Your eligible dependents may receive health, dental, and vision insurance. Your spouse is an eligible dependent to be covered. If he or she is also a public school retiree, you will be covered together under one contract.
Effective July 1, 2013, Prudential will no longer accept new applications for long-term care. For questions about your long-term care insurance through Prudential, call (800) 732-0416, or visit the Prudential website. For questions about your long-term care insurance through MetLife, call
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When you retire, you, your spouse, and your eligible dependents can enroll in the plan's group insurance offerings. You can enroll in the Master Healthcare Plan or one of several HMOs.
For provider information and details about coverage, refer to the Insurance Options Summary (R0379C) form. You can also download brochures from the insurance carrier links in the table below.
Check out the Insurance Information (R0058C) document for information on enrollment, coverage, and eligibility for retirees.
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| Billings and claims for services Cards Claims Copays Deductibles Covered procedures Benefits Services In network vs. out of network Yearly plan changes |
Your insurance carrier (see contact information below) |
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Enrollment questions |
Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS) |
The insurance carrier answers any questions about insurance claims or if you want to know if a particular service is covered. If you have enrollment questions or problems, contact ORS. If you apply at least three months before your insurance effective date, your cards will usually arrive by your retirement effective date. If you need health services before your cards arrive, contact the insurance carrier directly to get your policy number or to verify coverage.
Insurance Carrier Information |
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Non-Medicare |
Medicare |
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) |
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) |
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Optum Rx |
Optum Rx |
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TruHearing |
TruHearing |
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Blue Care Network |
Blue Care Network |
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Priority Health |
Priority Health |
Dental/Vision |
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Delta Dental |
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EyeMed |
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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and related rules require group health plans to protect the privacy of its members' health information. If you are concerned that your privacy rights have been compromised, or you need further information, please contact ORS.
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