Medicare
Metro requires pensioners and their covered dependents, to take Medicare Part A and Part B as soon as it is first offered by the Social Security Administration. If you or a dependent does not enroll in Medicare when first eligible, the medical claims may be coordinated as if you do have Medicare and you could be responsible for a substantial portion of the claim.
Once you or your dependents receive Medicare Parts A and B, you must provide a copy of the Medicare card or Social Security acknowledgement letter to Human Resources so your premiums may be adjusted.
Metro strongly encourages its pensioners and dependents not to enroll in Medicare Part D. Metro’s medical plans include prescription benefit coverage that is equal to or richer than the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan. Because Metro’s prescription drug benefits are richer than Medicare Part D, Metro members should not enroll in a Medicare Part D plan. Enrolling in a Part D plan will increase your costs but will not increase your benefits.