Medicare Advantage for federal retirees

APWU Health Plan offers Medicare Advantage for High Option retirees covered by Medicare Parts A and B. Enrolling in the plan costs you nothing.

Reduce or eliminate the amount you pay for healthcare

With Medicare Advantage, you don’t need to coordinate primary and secondary payers.

See any doctor nationwide who accepts Medicare patients and the plan.

Enrolling in Medicare Advantage costs you nothing

Receive all benefits at no additional cost. Simply continue paying your High Option premium and your Medicare Part B premium, and pay nothing more.

Save on medications with Medicare Advantage

Compare our plans to see how much you could save on your prescription drugs by enrolling in Medicare Advantage.

Part D prescription drug benefits High Option with Medicare Parts A & B High Option with Medicare Advantage
Retail Tiers You pay You pay
1: Generic $10 $10
2: Preferred brand 25% up to max of $200 $30
3: Non-preferred brand 25% up to max of $300 $45
4: Specialty 25% up to max of $300 $60
Mail order tiers
1: Generic $20 $20
2: Preferred brand 25% up to max of $300 $60
3: Non-preferred brand 25% up to max of $500 $90
4: Specialty 25% up to max of $150 $120

Pharmacy benefits are based on the APWU Health Plan High Option prescription drug coverage and the Medicare Advantage plan, which includes Part D prescription drug coverage.

Take advantage of added benefits — all at no extra cost

Free gym membership

Plus, you have access to thousands of digital on-demand workout videos and live-streaming fitness classes through Renew Active®2

UnitedHealthcare Healthy at Home

Enjoy home-delivered meals, transportation to medical appointments, and in-home personal care for help with daily activities.

UnitedHealthcare Hearing3

Receive a hearing exam and access custom-programmed hearing aids — available at 7,000 providers nationwide3 or through home delivery.

Optum HouseCalls4

Get an annual in-home preventive care visit.

Learn how all Medicare plans work with APWU Health Plan

Enroll in Medicare Advantage

You are eligible to join if you’re enrolled in APWU Health Plan High Option and Medicare Part A and Part B. External link

Contact UnitedHealthcare to find out if you’re eligible to enroll in our Medicare Advantage plan:

Monday – Friday, 8 am – 8 pm CT

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Plans are insured through UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company or one of its affiliated companies, a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in the plan depends on the plan’s contract renewal with Medicare.

1 Out-of-pocket maximum excludes premiums, prescription drug costs, and non-Medicare covered benefits.

2 Participation in the Renew Active® program is voluntary. Consult your doctor prior to beginning an exercise program or making changes to your lifestyle or health care routine. The information provided through Renew Active is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Gym network may vary in local market.

3 Other hearing exam providers are available in our network. Your plan includes benefits for hearing aid coverage outside of the UnitedHealthcare Hearing network. See plan for details.

4 Optum HouseCalls may not be available in all areas.

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Wellness incentive

Receive a $25 wellness incentive added to your PCA for each family member who completes a yearly checkup or recommended screening.

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Coninsurance

15% coinsurance: The percentage of costs you pay after you pay the deductible.

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Copay

A Copay is a fixed amount you pay for a covered healthcare service, usually at the time you receive the service.

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Plan allowance

Plan allowance is the maximum amount a plan will pay for a covered healthcare service