b'Paying for Medicare Part B Subsidy for Non-CTPF PlansMedicare will bill you for your Part B premium unless you receive a Social Security benefit or qualify for and enrollMembers enrolled in non-CTPF health insurance plans in CTPFs MedPay program. If you make Part B paymentsand/or Medicare may be eligible for a subsidy, subject to directly to Medicare, CTPF provides a subsidy by addingmaximum reimbursement amounts published annually. 60% of the premium cost to your pension benefit.The maximum reimbursement amount will be based on CTPFs least expensive Medicare or non-Medicare plan Example: If your Medicare Part B Premium cost is $141.60option.and the approved subsidy percentage is 60%, CTPF adds $84.96 to your pension benefit. You must make yourAn application is mailed in the spring to members who are Part B payment directly to Medicare. not enrolled in a CTPF health insurance plan. The subsidy is paid out retroactively in an annual payment. Premium payment documentation is required and is explained on Subsidy for CTPF Medicare Plans the application. If you are enrolled in a CTPF Medicare health insurance plan, your share of the monthly plan cost is deducted from your pension benefit. Example: If your monthly premium is $300, and the approved subsidy percentage is 60%, CTPF deducts $120 from your monthly pension for the premium cost, and pays the remaining $180 on your behalf. HEALTH INSURANCE CHECKUPAn authorized representative (AR) is a trusted friend of family member that you designate to assist with your CTPF health care services.Why Designate an AR?Assigning an AR now ensures that the people you trust can ask questions, discuss claims, Authorizedand advocate for you for you in the event that you need assistance with these matters. An Representative AR does not have power of attorney and cannot makecare or treatment decisions. How to Designate an AR with CTPFDownload CTPF Form 345 at www.ctpf.org/health-insurance-forms-publications, or call Member Services, 312-641-4464, to request one. Complete the form and return to CTPF.Designate an AR with your Health Insurance Provider Each insurance provider has its own process and designation form. Call the customer service number found on your insurance card for more information.16 CTPF 2021 HEALTH INSURANCE HANDBOOKCTPF 2021 HEALTH INSURANCE HANDBOOK'