Medicare coverage made easy with your 65 Plus Medicare Advantage Plan (PPO).
If you need personalized help, call 1-855-476-4149 TTY 711. Help is available seven days a week, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Central Time, from October 1-March 31, and Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Central Time, from April 1-September 30th.
Administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX), the Texas A&M University System 65 Plus Medicare Advantage Plan (PPO) is designed to provide coverage for the care you need, encourage you to maintain your good health, and help you manage your health care costs.
IMPORTANT: NEW MEMBER NUMBER
As a 65 Plus Medicare Advantage member, you have a new member number and ID card. Be sure to show your new card to your providers or their office staff. Remind them that your old ID is no longer valid. If the provider does not use your new number, your benefits cannot be confirmed and there may be delays in receiving care and processing your claims.
Enrollment in Medicare Part A and Part B through the federal government is required for retirees to be eligible for any retiree Medicare plans, including this 65 Plus Medicare Advantage Plan. To have full coverage, you must sign up for Medicare Parts A & B and continue to pay your Part B premium. Please call the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or go to www.ssa.gov to enroll in Medicare. Premiums paid to the A&M System will not change under the 65 Plus Medicare Advantage Plan (PPO).
The 65 Plus Medicare Advantage Plan (PPO) is an open access Medicare Advantage PPO plan. On occasion, you may receive automated communications that reference plan name ‘Blue Cross Group Medicare Advantage Open Access (PPO).’ This plan name also refers to the 65 Plus Medicare Advantage Plan (PPO).
Medicare-eligible Retiree Benefits
65 Plus Medicare Advantage Plan (PPO) (Effective January 1, 2024)
This 65 Plus Medicare Advantage Plan (PPO) bundles extra health and wellness benefits with Original Medicare. It covers most commonly-used medical services such as provider visits, inpatient hospital and outpatient services, and emergency care. This plan also gives you the freedom to seek care across the country. You have the flexibility to go outside the network for the same cost. No referral is needed.
Review the plan documents:
- Acknowledgement Letter Sample
- Confirmation Letter Sample
- Enrollment Cover Letter
- Retiree Checklist
- Enrollment Brochure
- Benefit Comparison Chart
- Part B & D Education Flier
- Summary of Benefits
- Evidence of Coverage Benefit Insert (EBI)
- Open Access Provider Notice
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Welcome Brochure
Revise los documentos del plan:
- Carta de presentación de la Solicitud de cobertura
- Lista de verificación para jubilados
- Guía de servicios
- Tabla comparativa de beneficios y servicios de la cobertura
- Resumen de beneficios y servicios médicos
- Aviso de comprobante de seguro médico
- Sus Prestadores De Servicios Médicos Y Su Red Personal
- Guía de bienvenida
Education Session Presentation
To learn more about the 65 Plus Medicare Advantage Plan (PPO), watch this presentation from an October, 2023 education session. A copy of the questions and answers from this session are available here.
Welcome Call
We want to welcome you to your plan and answer any questions you may have. You will receive a call within the first 3 months of your plan on behalf of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas to review your contact information, language preference, Rewards Program registration, and supplemental benefits.
If we are unable to reach you by phone, you may receive a Health Questionnaire Postcard in the mail. We appreciate your feedback.
Please note, you may opt out of communication at any time.