New to Medicare? Here’s what you can expect
If you’re turning 65 or getting close to it, you will likely become eligible for Medicare. As a UAW Trust Retiree and HAP member, you are automatically eligible to receive medical benefit coverage through our Senior Plus (HMO) Medicare Advantage plan.
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The process:
- You’ll receive a reminder from HAP, 30-90 days before your 65th birthday.
- When you turn 65, you’ll be automatically enrolled in Medicare Advantage.
- New members will receive a welcome kit.
- Keep your red, white and blue Medicare card somewhere safe, as you’ll only need your HAP ID card.
- No monthly contribution.
If you are Medicare eligible and haven’t enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B, it’s important that you contact your local Social Security office to enroll. To ensure a smooth transition to your new HAP plan, this should occur within the three months prior to your birthday month.
If you do not enroll in Original Medicare and Parts A and B, you will no longer be eligible for HAP coverage. It will end the first of the month in which you turn 65.
If you have any questions, please call the HAP customer service department at (800) 801-1770 (TTY: 711).
Health Alliance Plan (HAP) has HMO, HMO-POS, PPO plans with Medicare contracts. HAP Medicare Complete Duals (HMO D-SNP) and HAP Medicare Complete Assist (PPO D-SNP) are Medicare health plans with Medicare contracts and a contract with the Michigan Medicaid Program. Enrollment depends on contract renewals.
