NEA Retiree Health Program Additional Provisions (2024)

Contribution Amount Information

Your cost can be changed only if done so for members of the same class insured under your Plan who reside in your state. Plan costs are reviewed for possible changes each year. The rate schedules currently being used are guaranteed through December 31, 2022.

Read Your Plan Description Very Carefully

This is only an outline describing your Program’s most important features. The Certificate of Coverage is your coverage contract. You must read the Certificate of Coverage itself to understand all of the rights and duties of both you and United American Insurance Company. You will receive your Certificate of Coverage and personalized ID card when you enroll, after which you have 30 days to change your mind.

Right To Return Your Plan Description

If you find you are not satisfied with your coverage, you may return your Certificate of Coverage to United American Insurance Company, 3700 S. Stonebridge Drive, McKinney, TX 75070. If you send it back within 30 days after your receive it—without claim—it will be treated as if it had never been issued and all of your payments will be returned.

Coverage Replacement

If you are replacing another health insurance policy, do NOT cancel it until you have actually received your new Certificate of Coverage and are sure you want to keep it.

Notice

This insurance may not fully cover all of your medical costs.

United American Insurance Company is not connected with Medicare.

This outline of coverage does not give all the details of Medicare coverage. Contact your Social Security office or consult “Medicare & You” for more details.

What This Program Does Not Cover

Coverage is not provided for any expenses which are not Medicare-approved, except as otherwise specified.

Pre-Existing Conditions

Loss due to injury or sickness for which medical advice was received or treatment was recommended or given by a physician within 3 months prior to the effective date is not covered unless the loss is incurred more than 60 days after the certificate effective date, subject to the terms and conditions of the Certificate of Coverage.

If this coverage replaces currently in force Medicare Supplement or primary hospital and medical reimbursem*nt insurance coverage, then this pre-existing conditions limitation will be waived to the extent it was satisfied under the replaced coverage.

Your Certificate of Coverage is guaranteed renewable for as long as you remain an NEA or NEA-Retired member, make your payments when due, and NEA maintains the program.

Plan details can be found in the Certificate of Coverage issued to each insured.

This Program is not connected with or endorsed by the U.S. Federal Government or Federal Medicare Program.

NEA Retiree Health Program
c/o United American Insurance Company
3700 S. Stonebridge Drive
McKinney, TX 75070

If you have any questions, please call United American Insurance Company toll-free at 1-800-367-7572 (Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT).

NEA Retiree Health Program Additional Provisions (2024)

FAQs

Can I keep my NEA life insurance after I retire? ›

NEA Group Term Life coverage is portable. As long as you remain an NEA member and continue to pay your premiums when they are due, your coverage will remain in effect even if you change schools or retire.

What is a retiree health reimbursem*nt plan? ›

A Retiree Reimbursem*nt Arrangement (RRA) is a way for employers to help their retirees offset healthcare costs in retirement with tax free dollars. This can be a more predictable and cost-effective option for employers compared to offering defined benefit retiree health plans.

What is NEA retirement plan? ›

The NEA Retirement Program (“NEA Program”) provides investment products for retirement plans sponsored by school districts and other employers of NEA members and individual retirement accounts established by NEA members.

What are retiree health benefits? ›

Some retiree plans are Medicare Advantage plans. These plans provide all the same coverage as Original Medicare (Parts A & B) and often additional benefits and features such as prescription drug coverage and dental, vision and hearing care.

Do health benefits end when you retire? ›

There is no break in coverage between your employment coverage and your retirement coverage. If you don't want your health benefits to continue into retirement, you can cancel your coverage through your employer before you retire.

Can you lose retirement benefits? ›

You may lose some of the employer-provided benefits you have earned if you leave your job before you have worked long enough to be vested. However, once vested, you have the right to receive the vested portion of your benefits even if you leave your job before retirement.

Is there a downside to HRA? ›

The Drawbacks:

Employer Control: Since HRAs are employer-funded, the employer has control over the funds in the account. This means that if you leave your job, you may no longer have access to the funds remaining in your HRA. It's important to consider this aspect when evaluating the long-term benefits of an HRA.

Is a health reimbursem*nt account worth it? ›

An HRA offered in conjunction with a high deductible health plan (HDHP) can result in reduced healthcare costs. And you can typically use HRA funds to pay for deductibles, co-insurance, co-payments, and prescriptions, among other out-of-pocket healthcare expenses, depending on your plan details.

What happens to HRA funds upon death? ›

Q: What happens to my HRA account if I should die? A: A deceased Participant's rights pass to eligible dependents at the time of death. A surviving spouse shall always have primary control.

What is the windfall elimination provision NEA? ›

SS-covered employment: Work you perform that is covered by Social Security. SLG: State or local government. What is the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP)? The WEP reduces the Social Security benefit for retired and disabled workers receiving government pensions, i.e., a pension from non-SS-covered employment.

What is the death benefit for NEA? ›

To help provide for your family, the NEA Members Insurance Trust makes valuable benefits available at no extra cost to Active, Staff, Reserve and Life* members. This complimentary coverage includes: Up to $1,000 of term life insurance. Up to $5,000 of accidental death and dismemberment** (AD&D) coverage.

What are the benefits of being a NEA member? ›

Through NEA Member Benefits, you can receive insurance discounts, reduced movie ticket prices, and coupons for stores like Target, Ann Taylor, and Best Buy. The NEA Foundation provides grants that help teachers get their projects off the ground.

What is a retirement health reimbursem*nt? ›

An HRA for retirees

Employers set up and pay into the fund. Retired employees use the fund to get reimbursed for qualified health care costs they have paid. These may include premiums and other out-of-pocket costs that have been determined by the employer. Any unused balance in the RRA rolls over to the next year.

What is the best health insurance for seniors? ›

Medicare is the best health insurance option for seniors and retirees. Medicare is the cheapest health insurance with the best benefits for people age 65 and older or who have a qualifying disability. You can choose between two different options: Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage.

What type of medical insurance do most retirees have? ›

Medicare. Medicare is a federally funded insurance program for eligible participants 65 or over.

Can you keep your life insurance when you retire? ›

Yes, you can keep your existing basic life insurance coverage if you meet all of the following conditions: You're enrolled in basic life insurance under the Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) program when you retire. You haven't converted your life insurance coverage to an individual policy.

Can you keep life insurance after leaving a job? ›

Employer-provided life insurance policies typically terminate once you leave the employer. However, some policies may be "portable" after you leave your job, letting you pay for the same coverage via a renewable term life policy.

Can I outlive my life insurance policy? ›

If a term policy expires, it typically ends without any action needed from the policyholder. The insurance carrier sends a notice, premiums stop and there is no longer a death benefit.

Can you take money out of your life insurance retirement plan? ›

If you have a permanent life insurance policy that has accumulated cash value, then yes, you can take cash out before your death.

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