What happens when I retire from the state of Idaho?
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The State of Idaho has determined that the prescription drug coverage on all of the Active and Retired Employee medical plans is creditable. Creditable means that the amount this prescription drug coverage is expected to pay (on average) is as much as what the standard Medicare prescription drug coverage (Medicare Part D) will pay. Read or download a copy of the notice.
Recent mailings have been sent out to our retirees to reiterate the important information discussed during the August retiree meetings.
The Office of Group Insurance hosted another series of meetings around the state in August. The purpose of the meetings was to go over the impact of changes in the Retiree Medical plans following passage of House Bill 173 during the recent legislative session.
Retiree Meeting Materials
The Retiree Medical Plans have been renewed for the contract year beginning July 1.
The legislation that changes eligibility for coverage under the Retiree Medical plans (H0173) has passed and was signed by the Governor.
If you enroll in a Medicare Supplement or Advantage plan, your membership in the state’s retiree group medical plan will not automatically end. If you decide that you want to terminate your enrollment in our group plan, you will need to print this form, complete the section to decline coverage, and mail it to us at PO Box 83720, Boise ID 83720-0035.
If you need a hardcopy form sent to you, or if you have questions regarding your coverage options, please contact us at (208) 332-1860 or 1-800-531-0597, or by email at ogi@adm.idaho.gov.
The Retiree Medical plans have been renewed with Blue Cross for the plan year beginning July 1. The existing PPO and Traditional medical plan benefits will continue with one change: the capped prescription benefit will be eliminated. Click here to read the Retiree Benefit Focus renewal newsletter for more plan and rate information.
For questions on your insurance, please email the Office of Group Insurance, or call 208.332.1860.
