Reimbursement is not automatic for any enrollee or covered dependent who is under age 65 and is eligible for Medicare due to disability, ESRD, or ALS. Visit https://www.ssa.gov/onlineservices or call 1-800-772-1213. } { } width: 100%; flex: 0 0 auto; @media (max-width:400px) { .accordion-term::after a[href$=".pdf"]::after, .fsBody .fsForm { } { Please check your bank account/statement (or the mail, if you are receiving a physical check) for your payment. There is no longer any need to request a differential reimbursement. .paragraph-sidebar .uft-discounts .vendor-name, As of July 26, 2021, there is a special call center (1-833-325-1190) . This is separate from your pension payment. padding: 0; if (i== 0) /* Titles were enabled for UFT Discounts. Get Involved Get Involved Get Involved Are you passionate about what we're doing? Towards the end of the first year of paying Medicare Part B premiums, newly eligible retirees should fill out a form to apply for reimbursement of the basic premium. padding-bottom: 1rem; a.content-heading__term, Medicare Part B Reimbursement - PSC CUNY About Us Contracts Issues News & Events Rights Benefits Clarion About Us Join PSC Join or Recommit Online Join PSC RF Field Units Retiree Membership Request Mailed Member Card Membership Update Your Membership Information Who We Are Principal Officers Executive Council Delegate Assembly AFT/NYSUT Delegates .account-menu-pilot .menu-navigable__sub-wrapper.sub-open .account-menu-pilot__link--sub{ .main--with-sidebar, New York, NY 10007 . width: auto; Please check your bank account/statement (or the mail, if you are receiving a physical check) for your payment. background-image: url('https://www.uft.org/sites/default/files/photos/UFT_logo-black-1600.png'); On May 17, 2022, the FDA amended the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine (PDF) EUA to authorize the use of a single booster pediatric dose (orange cap) for all patients 5-11 years old. font-size: 1.75rem; } padding: 3rem; .node-path-your-union-leadership-president .viewsreference--view-title, This forces the sidebar to display after the main content at mobile viewport sizes. } Maximum allowable for Medicare . 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. } div:has(.paragraph-sidebar) { If you dont have EFT or direct deposit, you should have received a check in the mail. .pager__item { .toolbar-vertical Part D Part B Why am I required to enroll in Medicare Part B when I am eligible? } /* NYT 2022-0908 issue posted. .cta a.cta__link:after { display: block; } overflow: visible; clear: both; /*Firefox*/ deposit and more. .main-content Formstack styles for embedded forms } } /* Chapter Leader Update: Hub Highlight. (Do NOT enroll in any Medicare Part D drug program; the PSC-CUNY Welfare Fund continues to provide prescription drug coverage in retirement. .accordion-term::after } ******* background-color: #d6dbee; .main-content a.button::after, .main-content a.icon-button::after { overflow: visible; } } .top-elements{ 22 Cortlandt Street - th 12 Floor . background-repeat: no-repeat; The New York City Office of Labor Relations will make the 2021 IRMAA form available on its website in May. .rounded-box { (It is possible to apply all at once for up to 3 years of IRMAA reimbursements retrospectively.) white-space: normal; width: 100%; } .main-content a[href^="/"]::after { content: " (https://www.uft.org" attr(href) ") "; } .clarchives ul { You may submit your documentation as soon as it is available and receive a retroactive reimbursement for up to twelve (12) pension roll months from the date your submission is received. color: #373737 !important; .paragraph-sidebar p:last-child A wildlife refuge an outdoor sculpture garden, museums, a tea party and even a wastewater treatment plant are the destinations for in-person Si Beagle Learning Center outings this spring. #block-views-block-photo-galleries-block-photos-most-recent-gallery, page-break-inside: avoid; margin-left: 0; a.content-heading__term::after, So I added some color to the vendor name. .main-content a[href^="http:"]::after, 2021; 2020; 2019; 2018; View All; . Retirees who have direct deposit set up for their pensions should check their bank accounts for a deposit made on April 15, 2022. .clarchives ul { display: none; .split ul { View the letter, Information about Medicare and IRMAA ReimbursementRead More. @media (max-width:800px) { 6. Pagination adjustment. .main--with-sidebar, .accordion-def.js-active { float: none; left:-10.75rem; } If you are living outside the USA or its territories, Medicare benefits are not available. Chapter Leader Archives Page /* */ } 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. Thank you for your patience. line-height: inherit; div:has(.paragraph-sidebar) { ******* columns: 2; @media (max-width: 513px){ } } } { /* Fixes a padding issue on the bottom of Single Curated Featured Content blocks Programmatic appropriations in the General Fund are increasing by $229 million. You only need to submit this application one time, once you are enrolled in the reimbursement program you should not have to refile every year. top: -0.1em } #block-breadcrumbs a::after, .main, font-size:1.8rem; } page-break-inside: avoid; .slide__text a { border-bottom: 1px solid #000; You must be a retired member or qualified survivor who is receiving a pension and is eligible for a health subsidy, and enrolled in both Medicare Parts A and B. .top-elements{ padding: 0 0 0 90px; } } text-decoration: underline; ), Prescription drug coverage (if applicable). mPopCId =mPopContentIdPart+bString; .split h3 { break-before: auto; Enroll in Medicare Parts A and B (be sure not to decline Part B). When EBD becomes aware that an individual's claims have been paid Medicare-primary, Medicare reimbursement will begin on the most recent of the following events: Retirement date; Medicare Part B eligibility date; First day of the month following the last primary claims payment by the Empire Plan or an HMO; or height: auto; - CG, 2022-1215*/ } } Medicare-eligible members must be enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B in order to be covered by a Medicare HMO plan. IRMAA 2021 annual reimbursements will be issued during the 3rd week of October 2022. Medicare charges a premium (currently ranging from $135.50 to $270.90, depending on your income) which is automatically deducted from your monthly benefit from Social Security. font-size: 2.25rem; } 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. display: list-item; background-image: url('https://www.uft.org/sites/default/files/photos/UFT_logo-black-1600.png'); Keeps pages on one line. padding: 0; a.content-heading__term, What should I do? Find out when you should contact your Union/Welfare Fund. .embedded-entity.align-right { (The maximum amount of this differential in 2019 was $318.00.). flex: 0 0 auto; margin: 0; - CG, 2022-1216 */ 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. font-size: 4rem; January 2021. .content-image--left, /* background-color: #fff; To locate your local SSA office and/or telephone number, you may check their website: https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON. } border: 1px solid #666; 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. margin-bottom: 3rem; New York City's retiree health expense is comprised primarily of five categories of payments: . color: #032e82; ************ If you do not join Medicare, you will lose whatever benefits Medicare would have provided. a[href^="tel:"]::after, 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 . 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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. #main-content, This page has information about how your Medicare benefits will work with your NYSHIP coverage.*. Instead, the reimbursement is made for the actual rate paid since 2020. } { Must I have a Medicare Part D prescription drug rider through the NYC Medicare Advantage Program? p Medicare Part B Reimbursement Every dollar counts, especially when you're living on a fixed income. Fixes a padding issue on the bottom of Single Curated Featured Content blocks To view and print out a copy of the New York City Employee Benefits Program's form and instructions for reimbursement of higher Medicare Part B premiums paid by certain beneficiaries who earned beyond certain thresholds in 2019, 2020 and/or 2021 click here. a.button, columns: 2; Medicare Part B 2021 reimbursements were issued in April 2022. 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. .expand-image, Any premiums paid above the standard amount should be submitted using the IRMAA 2021 Application. .accordion-def.js-active { -webkit-print-color-adjust: exact !important; .main-content::before } The path needs to be negated. font-size: medium; 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. The payment was based on the amount that you paid in 2019. /* Ads were showing in the sidebar of NYT landing page, because it's an article. } } Visit https://www.ssa.gov/onlineservices or call 1-800-772-1213. The latest release that included the menu performance updates, also messed up the display of this menu. columns: 1; ******* Your reimbursement will be paid by NYC directly to the account where your monthly pension benefit is paid. .clarchives ul { display: block; @media (max-width: 500px) { document.getElementById(PopShowId).style.display = 'inline-block'; hbbd```b``"H 9 } .accordion-term span { Read More Medicare Enrollment /* A true hot fix for the account menu. OPTION 1: I paid $144.60 per month ($433.80 per quarter/$1,735.20 per year) NO FURTHER ACTION NEEDED. /* Remove with: PR ufts-861 news-listings-latest-grid */ font-weight: normal; You are only being taxed on the Medicare Premiums reimbursement included in your pension income. Chapter Leader Archives Page This form is to be filed by . ************ color: #000; white-space: normal; Medicare Part B 2019 differential reimbursements were issued in March 2021. } font-size: 1.6rem; .main-content a[href^="https:"]::after { content: " (" attr(href) ") "; } Please contact the Retirement Services Section, 2021Los Angeles Fire and Police Pensions. On January 31, 2022, the FDA approved the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, marketed as SPIKEVAX, for the prevention of COVID-19 disease in patients 18 years and older. GET ON THE BUS! 1199SEIU Aetna Medicare Advantage Plan: You must be enrolled in both Medicare Part A (hospital) and Medicare Part B (medical). } .slideshow { .main-content a, .cta a.cta__link } IRMAA 2019 Differential payments were issued at the end of November 2020. .sidebar-primary, .account-menu-pilot__toggle { .card--featured--single { } No. { mPopCId =mPopContentIdPart; } 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 Part B and IRMAA payments are processed in calendar year 2020. content: "\2022 " Our website is undergoing maintenance. .category-leadership .featured-column .viewsreference--view-title { The takeaway. columns: 2; border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd; color: #ffffff !important; 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. height: auto; column-gap: 1rem; } width:24rem; Pagination adjustment. } padding: 0; Makes links in Photo Gallery captions white so they can be seen. } { The standard reimbursement amount for Calendar Year 2019 is $109.00 per person, per month. } columns: 1; Once the Health Benefits Program is notified that you are covered by Medicare, deductions from your pension check will be adjusted, if applicable. .accordion-term span { 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. ************ .account-menu-pilot__link--sub{ Reimbursement of Medicare Part B premiums for all . Reimbursement of Premiums Transitioning to a Medicare Health Plan When you retire, become Medicare eligible, and enroll in Medicare Part A and Part B, you'll have the option to choose a new Medicare health plan. background-image: url("/themes/custom/uft/images/icons/member-hub-icon.svg"); .views-element-container Forms are available on the PSC-CUNY Welfare Fund website, as is a more detailed explanation of what to do.[1]. color: #fff; color-adjust: exact !important; By. ****************** Complete an enrollment form to add new dependents (newborn, adoption, marriage) within 30 days after the event; Notify the NYC Health Benefits Program and your health plan in writing when your address changes; Review your pension check to ensure appropriate premiums are deducted; Know your rights and responsibilities under COBRA continuation coverage. Rally in the NYS Capitol March 9th. Medicare Part B 2020 reimbursements were issued in April 2021. } Through our Newsletter and this website we hope to keep you informed about your pensions. When Medicare is primary to NYSHIP coverage, NYSHIP reimburses you for the standard Medicare Part B premium you pay to SSA, excluding any penalty you may pay for late enrollment. ************ The Medicare Part B Reimbursement Program video provides information about the different types of Medicare Part B reimbursements that the City provides, as well as information to help you to see whether you qualify to receive these payments, and how to apply. } Temp fix. If your address has recently changed, you must send the Comptroller's Office a signed letter with the change of address information. } XD2,J9qj9WH2oAl,9{t@GL@]H?S ;9a ************ My dependent is over 65, how will they be reimbursed for Part B? } /* Rounded box. How and when will I be reimbursed for my Medicare Part B premiums? .clarchives ul { */ } Notice of Creditable Coverage Letter */ font-size: 1.6rem; .main--with-sidebar, .clarchives li a:before { page-break-after: auto; .event__actions__item svg { The reimbursement is not automatic for any retiree under age 65 who is newly eligible for Medicare. New York's Public Transit Union Transport Workers Union Local 100 195 Montague St 3rd floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201 . .toolbar-vertical .account-menu-pilot .menu-navigable__sub-wrapper{ a::after, /* margin: 0; PLEASE SIGN A PETITION demanding that before this contract is awarded, they must include actual Part B recipients in the evaluation process to ensure any change in Medicare Part B will not harm us, particularly in these perilous times. display: block; column-gap: 1rem; } page-break-after: auto; top:3.4rem; } } figure.content-image{ All eyes were on the purple state of Georgia in December as U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock, a Democrat, faced and defeated former pro football player Herschel Walker in a runoff election, with campaign help from retired UFT members. } } You may also access proof of your 2022 Medicare Part B basic premium online at the SSA website: www.ssa.gov/myaccount. flex-direction: column; @media (max-width: 600px) { .accordion-term::after Medicare Part B requires a monthly premium that is automatically deducted each month from your Social Security check and usually changes (goes up) each January 1st.