Are You Almost 65?

If you’re a PSERS retiree about to turn age 65, we’re eager to tell you about the benefits of joining the Health Options Program. We take a number of steps to make sure you understand how the program works.

1. We’ll send you a package of information from four to nine months before your 65th birthday. We mail these twice a year—in the winter for people turning age 65 during the first six months of the following year and in the spring for people turning age 65 in the second half of the year. The package contains a description of the medical and prescription drug benefits available under the Health Options Program—plus a personalized statement that has information specific to you—including your monthly premiums for all your coverage options.

2. We conduct virtual group meetings multiple times a year, where you can learn about the Health Options Program and ask questions. If you’re unable to attend a live virtual group meeting, you can watch one of the recorded sessions. The live meeting schedule is posted to our website.

3. We offer a virtual benefits fair at discoverhopbenefits.com, where you’ll get an overview of all the great health benefits available to you as a PSERS retiree. You can learn about the Health Options Program plans available to you, including Medicare Supplement plans, Medicare Advantage plans, and Pre-65 plans. You’ll also find lots of information from our Health Options Program partners, such as Highmark, Aetna, and Independence Blue Cross.