For your benefit
Archived article from Dec 15, 2003
Question: I am turning 65 next month and plan to continue employment for several more years. Do I need to enroll in Medicare next month?
Answer: No, you are not required to enroll in Medicare if you have active employee health coverage or are covered under a spouse who has active employee coverage. When you retire, however, you must enroll in Medicare to participate in Retired Group State Health Benefits. Medicare information is available on the Medicare Web site, www.medicare.gov.
Question: When my divorce becomes final, can I still cover my divorced spouse on my health plan?
Answer: Once your divorce becomes final, your former spouse’s coverage will continue through the end of the month in which the divorce is finalized. After that, your ex-spouse may continue coverage for up to 36 months by enrolling in COBRA. Once your divorce is final, contact University Human Resources to request a COBRA application for your former spouse. You will also be required to complete and submit health and dental benefit applications to delete your ex-spouse. These applications and 2004 COBRA rates are available at uhr.rutgers.edu . Information about COBRA is also available on the Division of Pensions and Benefits Web site, www.state.nj.us/treasury/pensions.
Question: How do I use the mail delivery service through my prescription carrier to order a 90-day medication supply?
Answer: Ask your doctor to write a new prescription for up to a 90-day supply. Obtain an Advance PCS Mail Service Order Form available on the University Human Resources Web site: uhr.rutgers.edu.. Mail your prescription, completed order form and the appropriate co-payment to the address on the bottom of the order form. You may pay by check, credit card or money order. Your order will be delivered to your home or office within 10–14 days from the date you mailed the order. For faster service, call the Advance PCS Fast Start Program at 1-888-216-5022. Provide your physician’s name, phone number, name of the medication and your credit card number. The service team will contact your physician and process your order right away.
Faculty and Staff members are invited to submit benefit questions by e-mail to: benefits@uhr.rutgers.edu or send inquiries by campus mail to: Benefits Specialist, University Human Resources, ASB Annex I, Busch campus. Since the answers will be general in nature and are limited by space, some details must be omitted. Precise interpretation of benefit policies cannot be made in this column. If you have any questions, call University Human Resources at (732) 445-3020 ext. 683.
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