According to CMS, most Medicare beneficiaries will pay the standard Medicare Part B premium amount. Nearly 20 years ago, the NYC municipal unions successfully lobbied the NYC Council to pass legislation to reimburse eligible retirees fully for their Medicare Part B premiums each year. } Municipal unions first won reimbursement at the bargaining table in 1966, but a succession of mayors pled poverty and paid only a portion of the premium. (It is possible to apply all at once for up to 3 years of IRMAA reimbursements retrospectively.) { Below are photos of DC 37 Retirees and Exec. The cost of this reimbursement is $233 million. padding-bottom: 1em; .content-heading__heading { color: #373737; } Thank you for your patience. margin-right: 0 !important; width: 13rem; padding: 0.8rem 1rem; Last Modified: November 25, 2020, Professional Staff Congress/CUNY AFT Local #2334, Liaisons for Part-time Instructional Staff, Remote Work Agreement & Impact Bargaining, Research Foundation Central Office Contract Campaign, FAQ about Unemployment Insurance for Adjuncts, Adjunct-CET Professional Development Fund, https://www1.nyc.gov/site/olr/health/retiree/health-retiree-medb-irmaa.page. body, Please note that the 2019 Medicare Part B reimbursement was issued in April 2020. . @media (max-width:400px) { column-gap: auto; About TWU Local 100 Leadership Constitution Contracts . } } color-adjust: exact !important; .content-actions, The reimbursement payment check will be issued and mailed by NYC directly to you, so be sure CUNY has your up-to-date mailing address. border: 1px solid #373737; border: none; color: #ffffff !important; widows: 2; The section below includes a video, FAQs, publications, contact information and links to important resources about Medicare. ************ } Social Security Administration: 1-800-772-1213, http://www.ssa.gov, Medicare: 1-800-633-4227, http://www.medicare.gov, Empire Plan Medicare Rx: 1-877-769-7447, Option 4, New York State Employee Retirement System: 1-866-805-0990, https://www.osc.state.ny.us/retire, Access health care services remotely using The Empire Plan's new. { padding-bottom: 1em; When do I need to provide LAFPP documentation of my Part B Premium? .main-content a[href^="https:"]::after, .main-content a[href^="/"]::after { content: " (https://www.uft.org" attr(href) ") "; } .main-content a[href^="http:"], *************** font-size: medium; The Second heading overlapped on phone sizes. background-image: url('https://www.uft.org/sites/default/files/photos/UFT_logo-black-1600.png'); .card--featured--single { .main.main--with-sidebar, We meet five times per year at two locations; 901 Lakeville Road in New Hyde Park and 3051 Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn, NY. & "`r margin-right: 0; Footer - Removed because date is static. p 93115. LAFPP does not reimburse IRMAA fees, so your Part B reimbursement will not exceed the 2022 standard monthly premium of $170.10. color:#e93836; ************ order: 99 !important; ************ You must notify us and send us a copy of your Medicare card to begin reimbursement. The payment is based on the amount that you paid in 2019. .main, } The title text is HUGE. #block-views-block-photo-galleries-block-photos-recent-gallery-entity, Please send all documents to LAFPPs Medical & Dental Benefits Section via: Due to the anticipated high volume of submissions, it may take at least two to three months to process your Part B documentation and update your reimbursement amount on your LAFPP pension payment. display: none; .event__actions__item svg { Get Involved Get Involved Get Involved Are you passionate about what we're doing? ******** /*-->*/, From walking tours to tea parties, outings are back, Involving your members in legislation and political action, Using the Chapter Leader Update to expand your chapter newsletter, Inviting guest speakers to chapter meetings, Administrative Education Officers and Analysts, Directors of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Programs, Education Officers and Education Analysts, Birch Family Services Chapter Representatives, Informal (legally-exempt) Provider Rights, Resources for School Security Supervisors, Workers Comp Forms for School Security Supervisors, Making the Most of Parent-Teacher Conferences, Dromm Scholarship in Memory of Patricia Filomena, Foreign Language Teachers Executive Board, Alternatives to Dissection in Biology Education, High School Students' Attitudes Toward Animals, Research that Advances Human Health Without Harming Animals, Toxic Substances and Trash in Our Environment, Designing A Professional Learning Program, Federal Laws, Regulations and Policy Guidance, State laws, regulations & policy guidance, Pension for regular subs and part-time adult ed teachers, VP for Career & Technical Education High Schools. The Council of Municipal Retiree Organizations (COMRO) has learned that you are in the process of awarding a highly lucrative contract to a major health insurance company to take over administering Medicare Part B benefits for over 250,000 New York City pension recipients on Medicare effective this July 1. { } list-style: none; { } } width:24rem; width: 100%; You released an RFP and have eliminated two of the four responders. Medicare-primary Empire Plan enrollees and dependents will automatically be enrolled in the Empire Plan Medicare Rx, a Medicare Part D prescription drug program with expanded coverage designed especially for Empire Plan members. .top-elements{ 2023 All Rights Reserved, NYC is a trademark and service mark of the City of New York, Responsibilities & Health Benefits Assistance. This primarily reflects the increased cost of employee and retiree health insurance and payment of the Social Security payroll tax. .main-content columns: 1; /* A true hot fix for the account menu. 166 0 obj <>stream The Health Benefits Program will then notify your health plan that you are enrolled in Medicare so that your benefits can be adjusted. That comes out to $1,735.20 for 12 months. } */ font-weight: normal; } Please note that members who paid above the amount of $148.50 per month (IRMAA surcharge) will have to complete a form on the NYC OLR website. Remove with: PR ufts-861 news-listings-latest-grid */ background-image: none; display: block; Read More, Inquiries and questions can be emailed to healthbenefits@olr.nyc.gov. .accordion-term span { Used around the site on various divs like "your-rights | salary | uft-dues" */ background-position: absolute; If you retired from a New York State agency and enrolled in a health insurance plan through the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), you are reimbursed for the usual cost of the Medicare Part B (medical insurance) premium through your retirement benefit, unless you receive reimbursement from another source. ****************** ************ .cta a, .cta h2, .cta *, .cta a.cta__link { color: #373737; } Also at retirement, Medicare-eligible employees for whom the City Health Benefits Program had provided primary coverage are permitted to change health plans effective on the same date as their retiree health coverage. font-size: 3.5rem; display: flex; text-decoration: none !important; May I submit this letter as proof of my Part B premium? text-align: center; font-weight: inherit; Demographic Data Self-Identification Form. a.button, On mobile, images still have float and margins attached on the sides when they should not. } ******* Please check your bank account/statement (or the mail, if you are receiving a physical check) for your payment. Do NOT send in the Medicare Part B refund request form if you paid $144.60 per month in 2020 for Medicare Part B. color: #ffffff !important; For those retirees/eligible dependents who are not eligible for IRMAA, Medicare Part B 2019 differential payments up to $318 will be issued once the Medicare . a::after, @media (max-width: 513px){ 1199SEIU Aetna Medicare Advantage Plan: You must be enrolled in both Medicare Part A (hospital) and Medicare Part B (medical). } display: none; a.content-heading__term, width: 100%; } padding: 20px; #block-breadcrumbs a::after, a[href$=".pdf"]::after, { .main.main--with-sidebar, If you do not join and/or do not continue to pay for Medicare Part B however, you will be subject to penalties if you return to the USA and attempt to enroll. } ******** ****************** Home Benefits Medicare Part B Reimbursement, Instructional staff employees represented by PSC who retire from CUNY and are eligible for retiree health benefits have Medicare as their primary health insurance from age 65 on. Display under index: Other Materials. if (sflag==1) { I received a letter stating that I pay a higher Part B premium based on my income level (Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount IRMAA). } -webkit-print-color-adjust: exact !important; { Medicare Part B 2021 Reimbursement Medicare-eligible retirees and their Medicare-eligible dependents will be reimbursed annually for the standard Medicare Part B amount of $148.50 per month , excluding any penalties and late enrollment fees, and subject to be pro-rated. border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd; ******** .hub-highlight .cta--contained .section-heading__heading{ If you or your spouse are ineligible for Medicare Part A although over age 65 (reasons for ineligibility include non-citizenship or non-eligibility for Social Security benefits for Part A), contact us at: NYC Health Benefits Program22 Cortlandt Street, 12thFloorNew York, NY 10007. Social Security New Benefit Amount statement for 2021; First Medicare monthly or quarterly billing statement for 2021, Mail to: Department of Fire and Police Pensions, Attn: Medical & Dental Benefits, 701 E. 3rd Street, Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90013. border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd; } display: none; @media (max-width:400px) { flex: 0 0 auto; If you are currently receiving your pension check through Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) or direct deposit, your reimbursement was deposited directly into your bank account. We recommend that you redact or avoid providing any personal identifiable information such as your address, birthdate, and all but the last four digits of your Social Security Number (SSN) from the documents before you submit them. } Regarding Changes to Municipal Retirees' Healthcare Plan October 28, 2021 . margin-right: 0; The FY 2021 Executive Budget recommends appropriations totaling $6.3 billion (All Funds) for GSC, including General Fund appropriations of $5.9 billion and Fiduciary Fund appropriations of $0.4 billion. We have been informed that the City of New York Health Benefits Program will distribute the 2019 Medicare Part B reimbursements by the end of April 2020. ************ } { The path needs to be negated. The General State Charges budget (GSC) supports the costs of State employee and retiree fringe benefits such as health insurance, pensions, employer social security contributions, and workers compensation, and pays a variety of other State responsibilities including costs for Court of Claims litigation, taxes on State-owned land, and payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs). margin: 3px 0px; a::after, Centers Announcement Banner Content If you dont have EFT or direct deposit, you should have received a check in the mail. Please check your bank account/statement (or the mail, if you are receiving a physical check) for your payment. /* Chapter Leader Update: Hub Highlight. Retirees and/or their eligible dependent, with a Medicare Part B effective date between 2016 and 2019, will be reimbursed at the rate of $135.50 per month ($1,626 annual total.) Molly Charboneau on Sunday, April 19 2020 - 8:04am. Retirees who have direct deposit set up for their pensions should check their bank accounts for a deposit made on April 15, 2022. display: block; When writing to the plan, give your certificate number, name and address. In order to maintain maximum health benefits, it is essential that you join Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance) at your local Social Security Office as soon as you are eligible. The information provided in these publications relates to Medicare. columns: 1; } Upon approval, you will . Visit https://www.ssa.gov/onlineservices or call 1-800-772-1213. width: 100%; /* .account-menu-pilot__link--sub{ .accordion-term::after } Please contact the Retirement Services Section, 2021Los Angeles Fire and Police Pensions. Click this link for info on How to Report Social Security on 1099-SSA Part D Part B Why am I required to enroll in Medicare Part B when I am eligible? The Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) is an additional amount that you may be required to pay for your monthly Medicare premiums if you have higher annual earnings. New York, NY 10007 212-962-2690. flex: 0 0 auto; } margin-top: 28%; ******* Retirees or eligible dependents of a retiree with Medicare Part B were reimbursed at the rate of $148.50 per month. padding: 0px 0px 0px 3rem; -webkit-print-color-adjust: exact !important; width:inherit; top: -0.1em width:24rem; .toolbar-vertical .account-menu-pilot .menu-navigable__sub-wrapper{ var mCloseAll="Close All"; .account-menu-pilot__link--sub{ Medicare Part B Reimbursement Program for City Retirees and Dependents. */ border-bottom: 1px solid #000; 2020 Medicare Part B Reimbursement - The reimbursement for the standard Medicare Part B was $1,735.20. .main.main--with-sidebar, .clarchives ul { /* .split ul li { columns: 2; Since there is no longer a difference in reimbursement rates and they were made correctly, there is no longer any need to request a differential reimbursement. October 2021 - Direct deposit of IRMAA 2020 reimbursement and differential if filed for IRM *Members who receive a paper check will receive their Medicare ************ The City of New York Health Benefits Program reimburses eligible retirees and their eligible dependents for their standard Medicare Part B premiums. Some plans also allow inquiries through their web sites. Read More Medicare Enrollment ************ padding-bottom: 3rem !important; Includes Rx, vision, hearing, dental, life insurance, burial and 50% Part B premium reimbursement. display:none !important; columns: 1; background-color: white; /* Use this to split long lists into 2 columns. .main-content a[href^="http:"]::after, } In addition, under certain circumstances there may be up to a 15-month delay before your Medicare Part B coverage can begin upon re-enrollment. Note: You cannot submit claims for 2021 premium reimbursement until Jan. 1, 2021. ), Reimbursement of Medicare Part B premiums for eligible NYC retirees is a benefit won through union action. ******* orphans: 2; .card--featured--single { } } Tweet. .sidebar-primary, .accordion-term::after } .main, .main-content ************ Medicare Part B Reimbursement Program for City Retirees and Dependents Once you have collected 24 months of Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (including any retroactive benefits), you automatically become eligible for Medicare. if (document.getElementById(PopShowId).style.display != 'none') { ******** { Maximum allowable for Medicare . padding: 3rem; /* Titles were enabled for UFT Discounts. } /* .clarchives ul { padding-left:1.6rem; .footer, a[href^="tel:"]::after, */ .split ul { For more details: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/olr/health/retiree/health-retiree-medb-irmaa.page, [1] Currently, those who retired prior to 2016 must apply each year for reimbursement of the differential Medicare charges on the basic premium. .main-content a, @media (max-width: 500px) { padding: 0; To coordinate Medicare with your NYSHIP benefits, you should make sure that you: Contact the Social Security Administration (SSA) to enroll in Medicare three months before your birthday month. 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