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2006 Post-65 Retiree Medical Rates
Defined Dollar Benefit Program
Listed below is a chart that summarizes the 2006 rates for retiree health care coverage. Regardless of the medical plan you choose, you are responsible for the Medicare Part B premium, which is a monthly deduction from your Social Security check. The Calendar Year 2006 deduction is $88.50. The deduction is established by Social Security and is subject to change in any future year.

Available Medical Options Total Premium University Contribution - DDB Credits Retiree Individual Contribution Balance of Credits Remaining
Highmark Signature 65* $305.72 $267.00 $38.72 $0.00
UPMC National Complementary* $299.98 $267.00 $32.98 $0.00
Note: *Unlike Major Medical, you do not need to enroll in an individual Medicare Supplemental Program.



Available Medical Options Total Premium University Contribution - DDB Credits Retiree Individual Contribution Balance of Credits Remaining**
Highmark Security Blue HMO $149.00 $267.00 $0.00 $118.00
UPMC for Life HMO $149.00 $267.00 $0.00 118.00
UPMC for Life PPO $145.47 $267.00 $0.00 $122.00
Note: **Your credit balance will accrue from month to month and year to year if the cost of retiree medical coverage does not exceed the number of credits in your account.


Options for Dental and Vision*** Total Premium Retiree Individual Contribution Six-Month Premium
UCCI Concordia Access Dental $14.62 $14.62 $87.72
Davis Vision Fashion Plan $6.84 $6.84 $41.04
Note: *** Enrollment in the Concordia Access Dental plan and Davis Vision plan are for a full 12 month period. If you cancel your enrollment at any time during the 12 month period (other than death), the annual premium amount is still owed to the carrier.
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