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2007 Post-65 Retiree Medical Rates
For employees who retired before July 1, 2006
Listed below is a chart that summarizes the 2007 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 2007 deduction is $93.50. The deduction is established by Social Security and is subject to change in any future year.

Available Medical Options Total Premium University Contribution Retiree Individual Contribution
Highmark Signature 65* $302.01 $192.01 $110.00
UPMC National Complementary* $298.00 $188.00 $110.00
Note: *Unlike Major Medical, you do not need to enroll in an individual Medicare Supplemental Program



Available Medical Options Total Premium University Contribution Retiree Individual Contribution
Highmark Freedom Blue PPO $156.00 $156.00 $0.00
UPMC for Life HMO $131.42 $131.42 $0.00
UPMC for Life PPO $152.00 $152.00 $0.00


Options for Dental and Vision*** Total Premium Retiree Individual Contribution Six-Month Premium
UCCI Concordia Access Dental $15.89 $15.89 $95.34
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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