Medicare is a federally sponsored program under the Social Security Act that provides health insurance benefits. Most people will become eligible to enroll with Medicare when they reach age 65.

Medicare consists of Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance). Medicare Part A is usually free, while people who enroll in Part B pay a monthly premium. If you are already receiving retirement benefits from Social Security or the Railroad Retirement Board, you will be automatically enrolled in Medicare parts A and B starting on the first day of the month you turn age 65. It is your responsibility to notify your insurance company when you enroll with Medicare.

If you are currently working and have insurance through your employer, you may not need to enroll in Part B. Factors such as age, number of employees and current employment status will affect which insurance pays first.

Dean Health Plan (DHP) realizes that Medicare can be confusing at times. If you have questions you can call:

• The DHP Customer Service Department at 608-828-1301 (or toll-free at 800-279-1301). If you need further information, members can contact the Medicare Coordination of Benefits (COB) Analyst through our Customer Service Department.
• The Social Security Administration at 800-772-1213, or visit a Social Security office for information on enrollment
• The Medicare COB Center at 800-999-1118 for help determining which insurance pays first

Dean Health Insurance is now offering Medicare Prescription Drug Plans to Wisconsin’s Medicare beneficiaries under the brand name DeanCare Rx. DeanCare Rx is Wisconsin provider–owned and utilizes local doctors, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals. If you are a Medicare beneficiary who would like to learn more about pharmacy benefits through DeanCare Rx, please call 888-422-3326 or 608-827-4732, or visit us on the Web at www.deancare.com/deancareRx.

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