Retiree Group Insurance Benefits

FAQ

What happens when I retire from the state of Idaho?

Insurance Carrier Information

Click here to find out how to contact your insurance carrier.

Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage Notice

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.

Retiree Plans for FY2010

The Retiree Medical Plans have been renewed for the contract year beginning July 1.

FY2010 Retiree Medical Plan Rates and Enrollment Application Coming Soon!
Retiree Declination of Benefits
FY10 Blue Cross Traditional Contract
FY10 Blue Cross PPO Contract
FY10 Blue Cross High Deductible Contract
June 2009 Retiree Benefit Focus

Retiree Legislation Passes

The legislation that changes eligibility for coverage under the Retiree Medical plans (H0173) has passed and was signed by the Governor.

Statewide Retiree Meetings

The Department of Administration hosted 33 meetings in 15 cities around the state for retirees enrolled in the Retiree Medical Plans. The purpose of the meetings was to provide information on issues impacting the Retiree Medical plans, on legislation that will be re-introduced during the next Legislative session, and on how it will impact retirees. If you would like a package of information please contact the Office of Group Insurance at:

Toll Free: 800-531-0597
Boise Area: 332-1860
Email: ogi@adm.idaho.gov

Retiree Meeting Materials

Plan Comparisons 2008
Retiree Health Meetings Slide Show (updated 12-12-2008)
Retiree Medical FAQs (updated 12-11-2008)
Retiree Resource Contact List (updated 12-08-2008)
Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) (posted 12-08-2008)
Milliman Inc. GASB Actuarial Valuation Report (posted 12-08-2008)
Retiree Legislation
The Purpose of House Bill 173 and Its Impact on Current and Future Retirees (posted 3-3-2009)

Retiree Disenrollment

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.

Retiree Information for FY2009

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.

Newsletter: June 2008 Retiree Benefit Focus
Retiree Medical Plan Rates and Enrollment Application
Retired Employees Contracts

For questions on your insurance, please email the Office of Group Insurance, or call 208.332.1860.