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Board votes to move retiring town worker to Medicare primary with UnitedHealthcare supplemental to save the town about $6,000–$7,000 annually
Summary
Under a negotiated provision, the board approved switching a qualifying retiree (hired before 1996 and meeting years-of-service standards) to Medicare primary with UnitedHealthcare supplemental coverage at age 65; officials said the change is comparable or better and will reduce town costs.
The board voted to implement a change for a qualifying retiree’s coverage: when the retiree turns 65 Medicare will be primary and UnitedHealthcare will be the supplemental insurer, consistent with the town’s collective bargaining agreement. Officials said they reviewed coverage details with the insurance agents and the retiree and that, in aggregate, the supplemental plan would be comparable to or better than the town’s current plan and would save roughly $6,000–$7,000 per year in premiums for the town.
Board discussion noted the change follows negotiated language requiring retirees on certain plans to move to Medicare primary at age 65 and that the town board must vote on any insurance changes. Members voted and the motion carried; staff said paperwork must be filed before a December enrollment deadline to implement the change.
