19.G Medicare Part B Reimbursement

When the faculty member is age 65 or older and retired, Medicare becomes the primary health insurer. Through the Social Security Administration, everyone must enroll in Medicare Part A (hospital) and Part B (medical services) within 30 days of reaching age 65, or upon retirement if over age 65. Premiums are deducted from Social Security payments. The University-provided health insurance coverage becomes complementary (secondary) to Medicare. No health insurance company will cover expenses that would have been covered by Medicare, so it is important to enroll within the 30-day time limit.

The University reimburses on a quarterly schedule a portion of the premium paid for Medicare Part B for faculty members and their spouses, unless the faculty member is reimbursed from elsewhere. Any program alterations or changes in the reimbursement percentage are announced in The University Record. (SPG 203.02 and 203.03)

Faculty Handbook: Retirement, Emeritus/Emerita Status: