Medicare (Parts A + B) Coordination of Benefits
How the Dresser medical plan works with Medicare as the payer is important for retirees to understand. Here are features you need to know:
- If you are a retiree who is eligible for Medicare, Medicare is considered your "primary" coverage, whether or not you enroll for Medicare.
- When Medicare is your primary coverage, the Dresser Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Indemnity (BCBSTX) Plan benefits are paid under a "carve out" approach.
- When Medicare is your primary coverage, the benefits payable by the Dresser BCBSTX Indemnity Plan are reduced by the amount of benefits payable by Medicare
- Benefits paid by the Dresser BCBSTX Indemnity Plan and Medicare combined will not be more than the Dresser amount payable before the Medicare offset.
Medicare Part D
Most likely you are aware that on January 1, 2006 the Medicare Prescription Drug plan started. This plan is offered in a variety of options by many different carriers. You may need to enroll in a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan to cover the cost of your prescriptions. If you are enrolled in a Dresser retiree medical plan and have questions about the prescription coverage call the Dresser Benefits Administration Group at 1-866-325-8214.
Mangrove Employer Services (formerly Benefit One of America)
Mangrove Employer Services is partnered with Dresser to manage the contribution payment process, including issuing payment coupons, tracking payments made and terminating coverage for non-payment of the required contributions. If you have questions about your payments, or payment coupons, call Mangrove Employer Services at 1-888-862-6272.
Pension Inquiries
Pension questions should be directed to the Dresser Benefits Administration Group at
1-866-325-8214.
