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Get to know your MHBP retiree health and prescription drug plans.
MHBP and Medicare
While federal employees are not required to elect any additional parts of Medicare, there are benefits to doing so. Opt in to get a complete Medicare Advantage plan without having to suspend your FEHB coverage.
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Coverage that fits you
With Aetna Medicare Advantage for MHBP Standard Option, your coinsurance and deductibles could be lowered to $0 for most medical expenses. When you’re enrolled in Original Medicare, that’s how these plans work. It’s also possible to decrease your out-of-pocket medical expenses, as well as your monthly Part B premiums.
Retiree plan highlights
As an Aetna Medicare Advantage for MHBP Standard Option plan member, you have a suite of programs and services available at no extra cost to you.
$900 ($75 monthly) Medicare Part B premium reduction for eligible members
Nationwide doctors*
$0 copayments and coinsurance for medical services
Prescriptions as low as $0 (be sure to check the formulary to confirm your cost for your prescription)
Value-added programs like SilverSneakers® and Healthy Home visits
No referrals required to see a specialist. No jumping through hoops to see the right doctor
*It allows you to see any provider (whether in the network or not), and you pay the same out-of-pocket cost for both covered in-network and out-of-network medical benefits, as long as the provider is:
- Eligible to receive payment under Medicare
- Willing to bill and accept payment from Aetna®.
Questions about the Medicare Advantage plan?
Aetna Medicare Advantage member services representatives can help. Call us at 1-866-241-0262 (TTY: 711), Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 8 PM ET.
Visit your Retiree benefits website for more information:
Aetna Medicare Advantage for
MHBP Standard Option
It’s easy to opt in (with Aetna).
Monday–Friday, 8 AM–8 PM ET
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Have questions or need help selecting a plan? We offer multiple ways to get live help. Don’t wait, our friendly representatives are here for you.
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