b'Paying for Medicare Part B Outside Rebate Subsidy for Non-Medicare will bill you for your Part B Premium unless youCTPF Health Insurance Plansreceive a Social Security benefit or qualify for and enroll in CTPFs MedPay program. If you make Part B paymentsMembers enrolled in non-CTPF health insurance plans directly to Medicare, CTPF provides a subsidy by addingand/or Medicare may be eligible for a subsidy, subject to 60% of the premium cost to your pension benefit.maximum reimbursement amounts published annually. The maximum reimbursement amount will be based on Example: If your Medicare Part B Premium cost (afterCTPFs least expensive Medicare or Non-Medicare health deducting non-reimbursable fees) is $100 and theinsurance plan option.approved subsidy percentage is 60%, CTPF adds $60 to your pension benefit. You must make your Part B paymentAn application is mailed in the spring to eligible members directly to Medicare.who are not enrolled in a CTPF health insurance plan. The subsidy is paid out retroactively for the year prior in Subsidy for CTPF Medicare Plans an annual payment. Premium payment documentation is required and is explained on the application. Be sure to If you are enrolled in a CTPF Medicare health insurancelook for the webinar notifications to assist in completing plan, your share of the monthly plan cost is deductedthe necessary application and supporting documentation. from your pension benefit. The application and supporting documentation are due Example: If your monthly premium is $300, and theback by August 31 steach year.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 or 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, and Authorized advocate for you in the event that you need assistance with these matters. An AR does not Representative have power of attorney and cannot make care 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, 1-312-641-4464, 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.CTPF 2023 HEALTH INSURANCE HANDBOOKCTPF 2023 HEALTH INSURANCE HANDBOOK13'