Shirlee Zerkel: More on 2009 HC premiums

From Shirlee Zerkel, June 20, 2008
Subject: More on STRS health premiums for 2009

I would also like to mention that the 30 year service STRS retirees who have Medicare have a premium issue, too, if they insure their Medicare-covered spouse with a STRS supplemental.

For Medical Mutual that retiree and spouse will pay:

...Medical Mutual STRS Supplemental for spouse: $336

...Medicare Part B: about $100.

...Retiree STRS Premium: $73

...Retiree portion of Med. B: about $45.

...Total: $554.

I do not pay that for my spouse as I have him insured with a Medi-Gap supplemental policy at a $150. a month premium and it covers 100% of the costs that Medicare A and B do not cover.

Shirlee