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Medicare for HP and
HPE alumni. (Whether
or not receiving benefits from -- or subsidized by -- HP or HPE.)
(Sep 19, 2023)
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info@hpalumni.org
If transitioning to Medicare soon,
you have a lot of homework to do -- whether
receiving company benefits or not. As one member put it:
"You do need to engage in this process. Medicare does not do it
for you."
If formerly a regular,
direct U.S. employee of HP or HPE -- or in the process of
leaving –
join
the HP Alumni Association. No charge, thanks to HPAA's
Supporting Members. The HPAA
Benefits Forum covers topics such as COBRA and
retiree health benefits, annual enrollment, and transition
to Medicare.
Medicare heads-up:
You may have to take action. "Some people get
Medicare automatically, and some have to sign up. You may
have to sign up if you're 65 (or almost 65) and not getting
Social Security."
Deadlines. "There are certain times of the year when
you can sign up or change how you get your coverage."
Don't delay. "If you sign up for Medicare Part B when
you're first eligible, you can avoid a penalty."
HPAA members advise that
you
get started three months before your Medicare start date (which
is the
start of your birth month, or the previous month if born on the
1st.)
Fastest to follow
these stops in order...
Medicare
Basics Medicare works differently! You have lots of work to
do.
Advantage vs.
Original Medicare Expensive traps in Medicare -- one could cost you for
years. From HPAA members and the official site.
Comparing
health plans Advice from HPAA members on how to compare
health plans.
If receiving benefits from -- or
subsidized by -- HP or HPE:
Medicare via HP or HPE
You can explore your options without
creating an Alight Retiree account yet (or without disturbing your current
Alight Retiree account settings.)
HP/HPE Medicare troubleshooting and contacts
Next step:
Medicare
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