Retiree Medical

*NEW* Pay Quarterly or Annual Premiums Electronically!

Retirees who are currently enrolled in one of the college’s Medicare Advantage plans now have the option to pay online with either a credit card or by setting up automatic payment through their bank.

*Please note that the below payment portal is ONLY used for Retirees that are currently enrolled in the Regence and Kaiser plans that are ending in December 2023.*

Retiree Benefit Payment Portal

 

Retiree Medical Options Description:

These plans are designed to provide retirees an alternative option to traditional Medicare coverage in retirement. Those eligible may choose one of the two Lewis & Clark College sponsored Regence MedAdvantage plan options.

To participate in one of our retiree Medicare Advantage plans, you must meet the following requirements:

  • 65 years of age or older
  • Enrolled in Medicare parts A & B
  • 5 years of continuous, benefit eligible, service at Lewis & Clark
  • Spouse of the employee who meets the above requirements and is age 65 or older, also enrolled in Medicare parts A & B

Medical Insurance Options:

Lewis & Clark offers our retirees the choice of two retiree Medicare Advantage coverage options. Please see the below for details on both plan options.

Enrollment Process:

New Retirees:

You must complete your enrollment materials within 30 days following your date of retirement. Your retiree medical insurance will begin the first of the month after becoming eligible.

If you are age 65 or over, please apply for Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) at your nearest Social Security Office two to three months before your date of retirement. Please remember to send or fax us a copy of your Medicare card showing Hospital Insurance and Medical Insurance when you receive it. We need a copy of your Medicare card to properly enroll you.

Once you have Medicare, please remember that Medicare will be your primary insurance and your coverage through Lewis & Clark will be secondary. For services the first month after your date of retirement, you will want to show both your Medicare and your medical insurance card to your health care providers. It will make a difference in how they submit your claims.

Currently Enrolled:

If you are already retired and participating in our plan, once a year we provide you with an opportunity to re-evaluate your College medical insurance coverage. The Open Enrollment period occurs annually from mid-November to mid-December with an effective date of January 1. During this time you may change to any of the other College medical insurance plans or add your spouse, if you desire.

Disenrollment:

If you decide to terminate your retiree medical insurance coverage through Lewis & Clark College, you must send a letter to Human Resources, Lewis & Clark College, 615 SW Palatine Hill Road, Portland, OR 97219. Your insurance will be canceled at the end of the month in which we receive your note.

PLEASE NOTE: Once you have terminated your participation, you may not later re-enroll in a College sponsored medical plan.

Documents and Additional Information:

TIAA - Making the most of your retirement

TIAA - Budget Worksheet

Medicare 101 Presentation

Medicare Step by Step Guide 

Social Security Presentation