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You’ve worked hard all your life, so we want to make sure you enjoy retirement. That’s why we’re giving you helpful information to help you understand Medicare and get the most from your health care plan.
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Understanding Medicare and what it covers
Understanding Medicare and what it covers
Medicare is the federal insurance program for people age 65 or older and for some people with certain illnesses or disabilities.
Did you know Medicare is made up of four parts? Each one covers various types of care and services. Learn more about the ABCs of Medicare.
You can apply for Medicare online at ssa.gov, or enroll at your local Social Security office.
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Enrolling in Medicare
Enrolling in Medicare
For most people, the Medicare enrollment period opens three months before they turn 65 and ends three months after their birthday. For example, if your 65th birthday falls in May, you can join Medicare between February and August of that year.
Depending on your situation, you may be automatically enrolled in Original Medicare (Parts A and B).
Call us at ${groupPhoneNumber} ${tty}, ${memberhours} or visit medicare.gov for more detailed enrollment information.
Getting to know the Medicare Advantage plan
Getting to know the Medicare Advantage plan
MTA New York City Transit and Aetna have teamed up to design a health plan just for you.
With Aetna Medicare Advantage, you get:
- Predictable, lower costs than your current plan and a yearly limit on out-of-pocket expenses
- Original Medicare Parts A and B coverage — so you’ll continue to pay your Part B premium
- Services to complement your doctors’ care — at no extra cost to you
- Continued access to your doctors — use any provider who accepts Medicare and agrees to accept the Aetna plan before treating you
If your doctor isn’t in Aetna’s nationwide network, it’s not usually a problem — you can call us and we’ll be happy to reach out to them for you. You don’t need a referral to see a specialist.
To learn more about the Aetna Medicare Advantage plan, call us at ${groupPhoneNumber} ${tty}, ${memberhours}.
Watch an on-demand webinar to learn more about Aetna Medicare Advantage
Learn about your Aetna Medicare coverage through MTA New York City Transit. We’ll cover topics such as enrollment, eligibility and the benefits you get with your plan.
Medicare open enrollment presentations:
MTA New York City Transit: TWU Local 100 and MTA Bus