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The IAFF-FC and Aetna have teamed up to bring IAFF retirees four high-quality, group Medicare Advantage PPO plans. These competitively priced plans are available to Medicare-eligible IAFF retirees and their spouses. They all include medical, prescription drug, hearing and vision coverage, plus extra benefits and programs that aren’t available with Original Medicare. Open enrollment for 2021 plans is from August 17 to December 4, 2020.
You’ll find information on the program and social media content here. To find out even more, visit our website at IAFF-FC.AetnaMedicare.com. You can click on an image below to see the item. Especially if your retirees don’t currently have bargained retiree health benefits, we encourage you to share the brochure and social media posts with your them.
Social Media Posts
| Subject & Timing | Post Content |
|---|---|
| Announcing enrollment Anytime now to December 4 | We’re pleased to announce that we’ve teamed up with Aetna to offer Medicare-eligible IAFF retirees and their spouses four Medicare Advantage plans designed to take a total approach to health and wellness — offering medical, prescription drug, hearing and vision coverage. These plans are for the Medicare-eligible IAFF retirees and spouses who get their insurance on their own in the individual Medicare market, and they provide coverage starting January 1, 2021. Enrollment for new members in these plans is going on now and goes through December 4. Learn about these benefits and more at IAFF-FC.AetnaMedicare.com. |
| Webinars Anytime now to December 4 | You may have some questions about the health coverage and benefits available through the IAFF-FC. Join a webinar just for Medicare-eligible retired IAFF fire fighters and their spouses to learn about your IAFF-FC Aetna Medicare Advantage plan options. Learn more from the comfort of your home and get answers to the most frequently asked questions. To see the webinar dates and register for a session, go to iaff-fc.com and click on “Financial Services” and then “IAFF-FC Webinars.” |
| Rx benefits with the plans 2-3 weeks after initial post | Prescription drug coverage is included in each of the four Aetna Medicare Advantage plans being offered to Medicare-eligible IAFF retirees and their spouses. These plans are for retirees who get insurance on their own in the individual Medicare market, and they will provide coverage starting January 1, 2021. Enrollment for new members in these plans is going on now and goes through December 4. Learn more at IAFF-FC.AetnaMedicare.com. |
| Hearing & vision benefits with the plans 4-5 weeks after initial post | The Aetna Medicare Advantage plans being offered to Medicare-eligible IAFF retirees and their spouses includes coverage for both hearing and vision. Members can get a vision eyewear reimbursement of $250 once every 24 months, and a hearing aid reimbursement of $2,000 once every 36 months. Enrollment for new members in these plans is going on now and goes through December 4. Learn about these benefits and more at IAFF-FC.AetnaMedicare.com. |
| Nurse line benefit The month of October | The new Aetna Medicare Advantage plans being offered to Medicare-eligible IAFF retirees and their spouses include a 24/7 nurse line if you have after-hours medical questions. This is just one of the benefits included with the plans at no extra cost to you. Enrollment in these plans is going on now and goes through December 4. See the rest of your benefits at IAFF-FC.AetnaMedicare.com. |
| Enrollment reminder 1 Week of November 16 | There are only two weeks left to enroll in one of the four Aetna Medicare Advantage plans being offered to Medicare-eligible IAFF retirees and their spouses. Plans provide coverage starting January 1, 2021. We’ve teamed up with Aetna to create plans designed for all budgets, which means you could end up paying lower premiums and deductibles than you are now. Enroll now at IAFF-FC.AetnaMedicare.com. |
| Enrollment reminder 2 November 30 | This is your last week to enroll in one of four Aetna Medicare Advantage plans offered to Medicare-eligible IAFF retirees and their spouses. These plans were designed to take a total approach to health and wellness — offering medical, prescription drug, hearing and vision coverage. Not to mention all the plan extras such as the SilverSneakers® fitness benefit and Resources For Living® referral service, which are included at no extra cost to you. Enroll in your new plan at IAFF-FC.AetnaMedicare.com. |
| Enrollment reminder 3 December 3-4 | Today is your last chance to enroll in one of four Aetna Medicare Advantage plans offered to Medicare-eligible IAFF retirees and their spouses. These plans were designed to take a total approach to health and wellness — offering medical, prescription drug, hearing and vision coverage. Not to mention all the plan extras such as the SilverSneakers® fitness benefit and Resources For Living® referral service, which are included at no extra cost to you. Enroll in your new plan at IAFF-FC.AetnaMedicare.com. |
How we can help you?
- For Fire Fighter Health Trusts or Fire Districts who provide a post-65 benefit: Discover how these plans can drive down costs and improve benefits. We would like to work together if you have a bid coming out.
- For those with negotiated benefits, stipends or subsidies: Find out how we can add our plans to your benefits structure so that all IAFF retirees can take advantage of the volume discount and the negotiated benefits.
- For those whose Medicare-eligible retirees who do not receive a stipend or negotiated benefit: Learn more about the program so you can share details with your retirees in newsletters or via social media. Our website, IAFF-FC.AetnaMedicare.com, is a great resource to share. IAFF Alumni membership is the qualifier for access to these plans.