Retirees
Retiree Health & Welfare Information
2027 Over 65 Plan Comparison (coming soon)
KAISER SENIOR ADVANTAGE ENROLLMENT FORM
UHC MEDICARE ADVANTAGE HMO ENROLLMENT FORM
UHC MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PPO ENROLLMENT FORM
New 2027
HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE $0 SUMMARY
HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE $15 SUMMARY
If you have any questions please reach out to RetireeFirst at (619) 613-8558.
To cancel your Advantage plan, you must complete the following steps:
1. Complete your medical plans disenrollent form.
Kaiser Senior Advantage Disenrollment Form
or
UHC Medicare Advantage Group Disenrollment Form
2. Complete the the SWC Health and Welfare Disenrollment Form
3. Email completed forms to swcbenefits@swccd.edu for processing.
Active Employees
Employees who are actively working and enrolled in a District-sponsored medical plan are not required to enroll in Medicare Part B. This also applies to an employee’s spouse, if applicable.Enrollment in Medicare Part B is only required when the employee retires, resigns, or otherwise separates from employment. Medicare Part B coverage must become effective on the first day of the month following the employee’s retirement, resignation, or termination date.
Retirees
Approximately three months before a retiree or their spouse turns 65, a letter will be mailed outlining available medical coverage options. The individual turning 65 is required to enroll in Medicare Part B, which will become effective on the first day of the month in which they turn 65.The communication will include:
- A summary of the senior medical plan options
- A corresponding rate sheet
Retiree Kaiser Members
Retirees or spouses enrolled in Kaiser will receive a Senior Advantage enrollment form.If one individual is age 65 or older and the other is under 65: The individual age 65 or older will transition to the Senior Advantage plan and the individual under age 65 will remain on the current medical plan
United Healthcare Members
Retirees or spouses enrolled in United Healthcare will have the option to enroll in either the UHC Senior Supplemental HMO or PPO plan. If one individual is age 65 or older and the other is under 65:- The individual age 65 or older will transition to a UHC Senior Advantage plan and
- The individual under age 65 will remain on the current plan
Once a retiree or spouse turns 65, medical plan rates will change. Retirees who elect to continue medical coverage will be responsible for paying premiums out of pocket.
If a retiree turning 65 chooses not to continue District-sponsored medical coverage and has a spouse or dependent children enrolled under the plan, those dependents will receive a 36-month COBRA notification.
Retirees may also continue to make credit card payments by contacting the Cashier’s Office at (619) 482-6307 or (619) 482-6314. When calling, please provide the appropriate AR Deposit Code to the cashier:
CF1 for Academic Retirees
CC5 for Classified RetireesAlternatively, you may mail your completed one-time credit card authorization form or check to the Benefits Office.