Isle of Wight adds Anthem Advantage 65 Medicare supplement as retiree option
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Summary
The Board adopted a resolution to add Anthem’s Advantage 65 supplemental plan as an optional, employee‑paid retiree benefit; the county does not pay the $232 monthly premium, which would be billed directly to retirees.
The Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors voted to adopt a resolution adding Anthem’s Advantage 65 Medicare supplement to the county’s set of retiree health insurance options.
County staff presented the plan as an optional benefit available only to retirees who are Medicare‑eligible and retired from county service. Staff said the plan bundles medical supplemental coverage, dental and vision, and access to Commonwealth wellness services. County staff told the board the monthly premium shown in materials—$232—would be billed directly to participating retirees and that the county would incur no premium cost.
Board members asked whether the benefit would cover elected officials and whether the plan’s premium and features might change annually. Staff said eligibility would mirror current retiree health‑plan eligibility and would include elected officials who qualify as retirees; staff also noted that plan terms and cost could change year to year. The board discussed vesting and whether the plan is a Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefit; staff clarified Advantage 65 is a county benefit distinct from VRS.
After brief discussion, a supervisor moved to adopt the resolution. The clerk called the roll and recorded affirmative votes that carried the resolution.
Votes at a glance: Resolution adding Anthem Advantage 65 to Isle of Wight County retiree health options — Adopted (roll-call yes votes recorded: Mr. DeStefano; Mr. Acree; Mr. Jefferson; Ms. Rountree; Chairman Rosie). The motion text in the meeting materials was “adopt the resolution as presented.”
The board did not adopt any county subsidy or contribution for the Advantage 65 premium; staff said Anthem would bill retirees directly. Staff also said the county intends to include the new option in plan materials before the next plan effective date.