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TEAMStar Medicare Part D disclaimers

Disclaimers

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters Voluntary Employee Benefits Trust is a Medicare-approved Part D Sponsor. Plan sponsors can choose not to renew their contract with CMS and CMS may also refuse to renew the contract, thus resulting in a termination or non-renewal. This may result in termination of the beneficiary's enrollment in the plan. In addition, the plan sponsor may reduce its service area and no longer offer services in the area where the beneficiary resides.

Eligibility Requirements
Teamster retirees, spouses, and surviving spouses who are entitled to Medicare Part A and/or enrolled in Medicare Part B and live in the plan service area qualify for TEAMStar Prescription Drug Plans (PDP). Participation is not automatic—you must enroll in Medicare Part D to receive benefits. You are entitled to this program regardless of your health history or the drugs you take.

Important Information
You may only be enrolled in one Part D plan at a time.
If you are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan, you may not enroll in TEAMStar Part D unless you are a member of a Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) or a Medical Savings Account MA plan (MSA).

Pharmacy Information
The TEAMStar Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) has formed a network of pharmacies. You must use a network pharmacy to ensure you receive plan benefits. Our Medicare Part D may not pay for your prescriptions if you use an out-of-network pharmacy, except in certain cases. The pharmacies in our network can change at any time. If you want a Pharmacy Directory, click on the pharmacy locator or call our Part D Customer Service at 1-866-524-4173 (TTY/TDD: 1-866-524-4174) to request the most current list.

Medicare Part D Extra Help
You may be able to get Extra Help to pay for your prescription drug premiums and costs. To see if you qualify for getting Extra Help, go to www.socialsecurity.gov/prescriptionhelp or call:

  • TEAMStar Part D Customer Service at 1-866-524-4173. TTY users should call 1-866-524-4174, weekdays from 8 am to 8 pm in your local time zone.
  • 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048, 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
  • The Social Security Office at 1-800-772-1213 between 7 am and 7 pm, Mon. through Fri. TTY users should call 1-800-325-0778.
       
  • Your State Medicaid Office.

People with limited incomes may qualify for Extra Help to pay for their prescription drug costs. If eligible, Medicare could pay for seventy-five percent of drug costs including monthly prescription drug premiums, annual deductibles, and coinsurance. Additionally, those who qualify will not be subject to the coverage gap or a late enrollment penalty. Many people are eligible for these savings and don't even know it. For more information about this Extra Help, contact your local Social Security office or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week. TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048.

If you qualify for Extra Help for your Medicare prescription drug plan costs, the amount of your premium and cost at the pharmacy is less. Once you are enrolled in a TEAMStar Prescription Drug Plan (PDP), Medicare tells us how much assistance you receive. We then send you information on the amount of premium you will pay.

updated 10/01/11