Frequently Asked Questions
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Health Insurance
- How long is my active insurance good?
- Who qualifies for retiree insurance?
- Does my spouse have to be 60 to be on my retiree insurance?
- How do I enroll in retiree insurance?
- Do I have retiree dental and vision insurance?
- How long do I stay on the retiree insurance?
Beneficiaries and Life Insurance
- Do I still have life insurance?
- Do I have a beneficiary on record for my life insurance?
- Can I purchase additional life insurance?
Health Insurance
How long is my active insurance good?
Active insurance continues until the end of the month following the month you last worked or were on scheduled vacation days. Vacation paid in a “lump sum” after retirement does not count and personal leave days do not count.
Who qualifies for retiree insurance?
Employees age 60 with 30 years of service are eligible for retiree insurance.
Does my spouse have to be 60 to be on my retiree insurance?
No. The dependents covered by your active insurance are eligible for retiree insurance. However, if your spouse or dependents are eligible for Medicare (due to age or disability) when you retire, they will not be eligible for retiree insurance.
How do I enroll in retiree insurance?
Call United Healthcare retirement line at 800-842-5252 and ask for these plan books: GA 46000 - Retiree major medical insurance for employee and dependents (no cost to employee) and the GA 23111 - Optional supplement (check with UHC for monthly premium cost).
Do I have retiree dental and vision insurance?
No. After you retire, you'll get a letter from UHC with information about COBRA coverage (lasts 18 months) if eligible.
How long do I stay on the retiree insurance?
You remain on retiree insurance until age 65. If your spouse is younger, he or she will have to purchase other insurance at that time (UHC may offer COBRA or other plans).
Beneficiaries and Life Insurance
Do I still have life insurance?
Retiree life insurance is $2,000 for eligible employees.
Do I have a beneficiary on record for my life insurance?
Call Metropolitan Life Insurance at 1 800-310-7770, Option 1. If you need to change the beneficiary, Metropolitan Life will mail a new beneficiary form to your home.
Can I purchase additional life insurance?
Call Metropolitan Life at 1 800-310-7770, Option 1, and ask Met Life about the “Right to Convert.” This must be done within 31 days from the end of your active employee coverage
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