February 20, 2009
UPMC for Life program offers alternative to Medicare Advantage
Do you have a family member enrolled in a Medicare Advantage program? If so, this an opportune time to help them review their current plan and compare it to UPMC for Life. The deadline to change from their current plan is Tuesday, March 31.
UPMC for Life offers coverage over and above Original Medicare, with an HMO plan option starting as low as $0 for your monthly plan premium*. The program’s HMO plans feature Part D prescription drug coverage and PPO plan options give you the flexibility and freedom of provider choice. In addition, HMO and PPO members have access to extra benefits and services that can help them manage their overall health and wellness.
UPMC for Life can offer many benefits, including:
- Health Care Concierge who can connect you with resources to help you in preparing for retirement, coping with stress, and dealing with other routine or unexpected matters impacting your life.
- Strong physician network with no referral access to specialists
- Best in Class hospitals
- Silver&Fit® fitness program
- Worldwide emergency care
- 24/7 MyHealth Advice Line
To speak with a UPMC Health Plan representative and learn more about UPMC for Life, call 1-877-381-3765 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week. (Those who use telecommunications devices for the deaf should call 1-800-361-2629.) Questions may be submitted via e-mail to upmcmedicare@upmc.edu, or detailed information can be found on the UPMC for Life website, www.upmchealthplan.com/medicare.
*The UPMC for Life HMO plan with a $0 monthly plan premium does not include Medicare prescription drug coverage.