The university provides a retiree medical plan for faculty and staff who meet certain age and service requirements. The plan provides comprehensive coverage, including coverage for prescription drugs. For employees hired after April 1, 2006, retiring employees will pay 100 percent of the insurance premiums. For additional details, review the
Understanding DePaul's Retiree Medical Plan document. For more about prescription drug coverage, review the
Creditable Coverage Notice.
If you are enrolled in a DePaul medical plan at time of retirement, you have the ability to enroll in DePaul’s retiree medical coverage. More information will be provided at time of retirement. In lieu of retiree medical coverage, you may elect medical plan continuation under COBRA for up to 18 months. If you elect medical coverage through COBRA, you will irrevocably waive the retiree medical coverage and will not be permitted to enroll in the retiree medical plan when your COBRA benefits end.
Medical Benefits Resources for Retirees
Under-65 Medical Plans - 2025 Materials
PPO Information (Please note that PPO is only under 65):
HMO Information (Please note that HMO can be under or over 65):
Over-65 Medical Plans - 2025 Materials:
*Note: The drug list and formulary are current as of 1/1/2025, but are subject to change.
HMO Information (Please note that HMO can be under or over 65):
2025 BCBS Medicare Advantage Program Webinar
Navigating Health Care - Resources from BCBS of Illinois
Are you confused by the health care system or how to use your benefits? BCBS of Illinois provides resources to remove the confusion around health care to give you information in a way that's meaningful to you. Some frequently asked questions include:
Find more information from BCBS on
YouTube,
Facebook,
Twitter and their
website.
Remember, never publicly post on social media any of your personal contact or health information that you'd like to keep private.
BlueCross Medicare Advantage FAQs and Extras
The BlueCross Medicare Advantage plan is for DePaul retirees who are age 65 and over and eligible for Medicare. Find FAQs and several benefits of this plan that go above and beyond standard insurance benefits.
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Notice for Providers: You can give your medical provider a copy of this letter to help them understand your Medicare Advantage benefits.
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Medicare Advantage FAQs: You can also contact Medicare Advantage Customer Service at 1-877-299-1008 (TTY/TDD users should call 711), Monday through Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. CST.
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Over-the-Counter (OTC) Benefits: MAPD members receive $30 per month to buy OTC products; the allowance can be used every month or it will be rolled over to use later in the year, but it will not carry over into the next year. The 2025 OTC Catalog lists products according to the medication rather than the retailer. If the retailer provides a covered drug, then members can obtain and apply to the OTC limit. For more information and account set-up, contact BCBS-IL OTC at 1-866-268-2674, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. CST.
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SilverSneakers Fitness Program: Blue Cross Medicare Advantage plans include the SilverSneakers Fitness Program to help you achieve your health and fitness goals. Members have access to thousands of participating locations across the country. Some locations even offer group exercise classes led by trained instructors at select locations. For more information, and to find SilverSneakers participating fitness locations, visit SilverSneakers or call 1-888-584-7389 (TTY 711), Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET.
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TruHearing: Through our partnership with TruHearing, Blue Medicare Supplement Insurance plans provide coverage
for routine hearing exams as well as discounts on hearing aids. Diagnostic hearing and balance evaluations performed by the member's provider to determine if the member needs medical treatment are covered as outpatient care when furnished by a physician, audiologist, or other qualified provider for routine hearing exams. Visit the TruHearing website or call 1-844-799-3555 to speak with a hearing consultant. They are open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. CST. Click here to read about TruHearing allowance. Note: Discounted prices on the flyer do not include the $1,000 MAPD allowance and the hearing allowance cannot be used for OTC hearing aids.
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Rewards and Incentives Program: The Rewards Program gives BlueCross Medicare Advantage members a healthy and easy way to earn up to $100 in gift cards from national and local retailers. You receive a gift card of your choice for completing Healthy Actions throughout the year.
Second Domiciled Adult Coverage
An eligible employee who retires from DePaul University with a related or an unrelated Second Domiciled Adult (SDA) covered on the medical plan at the time of retirement may continue to cover the SDA as long as he/she continues to meet the Plan’s eligibility requirements. Please note: Only unrelated SDAs are eligible for the medical plan once they reach the age of 65. Related SDAs must leave the plan once they are eligible for Medicare. Refer to the Health Benefits Plans Summary Plan Description for additional details regarding eligibility and coverage.