Shirley Zerkel to Gary Russell re: Questions about 65 and over retirees

Gary Russell to Shirlee Zerkel, February 15, 2007
Subject: Re: Questions about 65 and over retirees

Shirlee,

STRS Ohio premiums don't differentiate between primary and secondary coverage. Retirees who are under an employer plan and choose to enroll in an STRS Ohio plan for secondary coverage pay the same as everyone else based on their years of service credit. For example, a retiree with 30 years of service would pay $67 per month for the Plus plan or $40 per month for the Basic plan.

Gary

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From Shirlee Zerkel, February 15, 2007
Subject: Re: Questions about 65 and over retirees

Gary:

I have another question regarding the over 65 retiree who has Medicare PArt A only and is covered by their employer. What does that retiree pay STRS per month for their secondary coverage?

Shirlee

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Gary Russell to Shirlee Zerkel, February 15, 2007
Subject: RE: Questions about 65 and over retirees

Shirlee,

I don’t know how many are non-resident aliens, I just know that's one of the scenarios. For processing claims there isn’t a reason to know that. In regards to why someone would choose to enroll in the STRS Ohio health care plan, while also covered by their employer and Medicare, they may feel it is worthwhile for the secondary medical coverage. The employer plan would be primary for medical and STRS Ohio would be secondary.

Gary

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From Shirley Zerkel, February 15, 2007
Subject: Re: Questions about 65 and over retirees

Gary,

I have a question about your last email to me about the 210 retirees who have Medicare A only. How many are the non-resident aliens? Also if a retiree who is over 65, has Part A only and is covered by an employer plan, why is that retiree using STRS health care if he/she is covered by the government and also an employer?

Shirlee