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UAW Local 696 Retiree's Information page

 

 

 

As you enter your retirement you may have some questions and concerns.  The following list of questions, information and phone numbers was compiled to assist you with your transition.


Updated December 31st, 2009

UAW RETIREE MEDICAL BENEFITS TRUST UPDATE

EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1ST, 2010

 
Retiree Healthcare Connect (866) 637-7555

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM EST

Medco Prescription Benefits (866) 662-0274

WWW.MEDCO.COM

GM Benefits and Service Center (800) 489-4646 - GM Pensions Only

(Retired - Jan 2000 & before/pre-retirements)

WWW.GMBENEFITS.COM

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp (PBGC) (800) 400-7242 - Delphi Pensions

(Retired - Feb 2000 to Present)

WWW.PBGC.GOV

 

Fact Sheet - General Motors Retirees

This Fact Sheet provides information on the UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust.  Please use this Fact Sheet for future reference.

 

Who to call on or after January 1st, 2010

Changes For Health Care For Pension
To change your address Retiree Health Care Connect

1-866-637-7555)

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM  ET

GM Benefits and Service Center

1-800-489-4646

To inquire about health care coverage Retiree Health Care Connect

1-866-637-7555

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM  ET

Not Applicable
To add or remove a dependent
To inquire about health care claims Your health care plan phone number is on the back of your ID card Not Applicable
Cost Sharing Effective January 1st, 2010
 
Monthly Contributions
General Retirees Single $15 / Family $30
Protected Retirees Single $15 / Family $15
 

Deductibles

Single $170 / Family $340

 
Out-of-pocket Maximum

In-Network

Single $285 / Family $570

Out-of-Network

Single $570 / Family $1,140

 

Health Carrier Changes

  • Retirees will remain in their current medical plans but will receive new ID cards in December to use starting January 1st, 2010

Prescription Drugs

  • No changes, coverage remains the same
  • No increase in co-payments
  • Medco will continue to administer your prescription drug benefits
  • The Medco call center can be reached at 1-866-662-0274

Dependents

The following dependents remain eligible for coverage:
  • Spouses
  • Same-Sex Domestic Partners
  • Children, until the end of the year they turn 25
  • Permanently and Totally Disabled children (PTD)

Medicare Coverage

If you are Medicare-eligible, you should enroll in Medicare Part A and Part B.  If you do not, your benefits under the Trust will be paid as if you had Medicare coverage.  Therefore, to avoid paying additional out-of-pocket medical expenses, be sure to enroll in Medicare.

 

UAW Local 696 Benefits Plan Representative
 
Sheila Blaine
 
GM-SPO Plant 94

9287 Meridian Way

West Chester, OH 45069

 
(513) 346-6766 - Answering Machine Available

(513) 346-6678 or 6677 - Fax


 

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