65+ Retiree Open Enrollment for the January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017 Plan Year is now closed.
Open Enrollment for 65+ Employees and Retirees is typically available each year between mid-October and early November, with a January 1 effective date. Please call the HR Service Center at 505-277-MyHR (6947) for more information.
The 2017 UNM 65+ Medical and Dental Open Enrollment begins on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 and ends on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. During this Open Enrollment period, eligible UNM retiree and eligible employees retiring and turning 65 before January 1, 2017 can:
The University of New Mexico is offering the following medical and dental plans to eligible retirees for 2017:
The UNM Division of Human Resources will sponsor a 65+ Vendor Fair on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm in the UNM Continuing Education Building Lobby, at 1634 University Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Medical plan representatives will present plan information in Rooms B/C between 10:00 am and 12:00 Noon and again between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm. Vendor Vair Presentation Schedule
We encourage eligible 65+ retirees, eligible 65+ employees retiring and turning 65 before January 1, 2017, and their dependents to attend the Vendor Fair to meet the plan providers and learn more about medical and dental plan options available in 2017.
If you are unable to attend the Vendor Fair, or if you need more time to speak with plan representatives, visit the resource page. Additional Meetings are being offered by BlueCross BlueShield and Presbyterian representatives:
| Medicare Plan Provider | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCBS PPO and HMO Medicare Advantage Plans* | Friday 10/28/2016 |
10:00 am -11:00 am | BCBS Headquarters 5701 Balloon Fiesta Parkway NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 |
| Presbyterian HMO-POS Medicare Advantage Plans | Tuesday 11/01/2016 |
2:00 pm -3:00 pm | Mimi’s Café 4316 The 25 Way NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 |
| Presbyterian HMO-POS Medicare Advantage Plans | Friday 11/04/2016 |
10:00 am -11:00 am | Mimi’s Café 4316 The 25 Way NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 |
* Formerly named Lovelace UNM Medicare Advantage Plan I (Enhanced) or Plan II (Standard)
** UNM’s AARP Medicare Supplement Plan F and MedicareRx Preferred PDP must be purchased together and enrollment maintained continuously in both plans to receive UNM’s premium contribution, currently at 30%. Plan F is available in all states with the exception of MA, MN, and WI. In those three states, alternate approved plans are available. UNM’s MedicareRx Preferred PDP is available in all states. Retirees and dependents who change their state of residence must contact AARP/United Healthcare directly re-enroll in the Rx Preferred plan in their new state of residence. (Some States, including New Mexico, do not provide this AARP coverage for pre-65 Medicare-eligible retirees and dependents. Contact HR Benefits at 505-277-MyHR (6497) for more information.)
The 2017 65+ Medicare and Dental Open Enrollment Guide and 65+ Medicare Open Enrollment Change form have been mailed to eligible UNM retirees to their home address. Medical and dental insurance vendor enrollment materials are available at the UNM HR Service Center and Vendor Fair. All Open Enrollment forms and application materials need to be submitted to UNM HR Service Center by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, November 8, 2016.
PLEASE NOTE: If you do not wish to make changes to your current plans and coverage, you do NOT need to take any action or submit any forms to UNM Human Resources. Your current Medical and Dental coverage will continue for the 2016 plan year and will be updated for any changes in premium as outlined in the 65+ Medicare Open Enrollment Guide linked above. If you need assistance making changes to your benefits, if you do not receive an Open Enrollment packet but think that you are eligible, if you need to update your address, or if you have other questions, please call 505-277-6947 (MYHR) or visit the UNM HR Service Center for more information.
The HR Service Center is open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and is located at 1700 Lomas Blvd NE, Suite 1400, on the corner of Lomas and University Blvd.