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Update on the NYC Medicare Advantage Plus Plan
The NYC Medicare Advantage Plus Plan is not being implemented on April 1, 2022. Retirees do not need to opt out of the Medicare Advantage Program in order to remain in Senior Care or their current plan on April 1. All retirees will remain in their current plans until further notice. We will post updates for retirees as we have more information. For additional information, you can call the special Alliance call center at 1.833.325.1190, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Click Here >> to read the EmblemHealth letter sent to retirees with changes to the GHI/Empire BlueCross BlueShield Senior Care plan that took effect Jan. 1, 2022.
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 ($148.50 x 12 months = $1,782), excluding any penalties and late enrollment fees, and subject to be pro-rated.
Medicare Part B 2021 reimbursements will be issued in April 2022. Please check your bank account/statement (or the mail, if you are receiving a physical check) for your payment.
If you already submitted your Medicare Part A & B card to the Health Benefits Program, this payment is automatic and you will receive it annually.
Medicare Part B 2020 Reimbursement
Medicare Part B 2020 reimbursements were issued in April 2021. Please check your bank account/statement (or the mail, if you are receiving a physical check) for your payment.
If you already submitted your Medicare Part A & B card to the Health Benefits Program, this payment is automatic and you will receive it annually.
Medicare Part B 2019 Reimbursement
Please note that if you were Medicare-eligible prior to 2016, you must complete the Medicare Part B Differential Form for 2019 in order to receive the Medicare Part B differential payment. The payment was based on the amount that you paid in 2019.
If you were enrolled in Medicare Part B effective after 2016, then you are already receiving the full payment and do not need to complete the Medicare Part B Differential Form.
Medicare Part B 2019 differential reimbursements were issued in March 2021. Please check your bank account/statement (or the mail, if you are receiving a physical check) for your payment.
IRMAA 2021 Reimbursement
IRMAA 2021 annual reimbursements will be issued in Oct. 2022.
Medicare-eligible retirees and their Medicare-eligible dependents can submit an IRMAA application if they paid above the standard amount of $148.50 per month. If you did not pay more than the standard amount, then you are not eligible for IRMAA.
IRMAA 2020 Reimbursement
IRMAA 2020 annual reimbursements will be issued in October 2021.
IRMAA 2019 Reimbursement
IRMAA 2019 annual reimbursements will be issued in November 2020.
Please check your bank account/statement (or the mail, if you are receiving a physical check) for your payment.
IRMAA 2019 Differential Reimbursement
IRMAA 2019 Differential payments were issued at the end of November 2020.
Please check your bank account/statement (or the mail, if you are receiving a physical check) for your payment.
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.
Please note that if you were Medicare-eligible prior to 2016, you must complete the Medicare Part B Differential Form for 2019 in order to receive the Medicare Part B differential payment. The payment is based on the amount that you paid in 2019.
If you were enrolled in Medicare Part B effective after 2016, then you are already receiving the full payment and do not need to complete the Medicare Part B Differential Form.