Medicare Part D Frequently Asked Questions
- Coverage for participants who will be turning 65
- Coverage for participants who have a disabled dependent
The Medicare prescription drug program (Part D) does not impact your current medical and prescription drug coverage through Brandeis University.
Yes, you (or your spouse) can elect Medicare prescription drug coverage when you (or your spouse) lose(s) medical coverage eligibility with the University due to your retirement, termination of employment or reduction in hours worked. No penalty will apply to you (or your spouse) as long as you (or your spouse) elect(s) Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage within 63 days from the date you (or your spouse) are/is no longer eligible for medical coverage through Brandeis University.
No, Brandeis University offers a bundled medical and prescription drug program.
Contact Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). You can also reach them via the web at www.medicare.gov.
The Medicare prescription drug program (Part D) will not impact you (or your spouse’s) current medical and prescription drug coverage through Brandeis University.
Yes, you (or your spouse) can elect Medicare prescription drug coverage when you (or your spouse) lose(s) medical coverage eligibility with the University due to your retirement, termination of employment or reduction in hours worked. No penalty will apply to you (or your spouse) as long as you (or your spouse) elect(s) Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage within 63 days from the date you (or your spouse) are/is no longer eligible for medical coverage through Brandeis University.
No, Brandeis University offers a bundled medical and prescription drug program.
The Medicare prescription drug program (Part D) does not impact your current medical and prescription drug coverage through Brandeis University.
Yes, as long as you (or your dependent child) qualify for Medicare prescription drug coverage, you (or your dependent child) can elect Medicare prescription drug coverage when you (or your dependent child) loose(s) medical coverage eligibility with the University due to your retirement, termination of employment or reduction in hours worked. No penalty will apply to you (or your dependent child) as long as you (or your dependent child) elect(s) Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage within 63 days from the date you (or your dependent child) are/is no longer eligible for medical coverage through Brandeis University.
No, Brandeis University offers a bundled medical and prescription drug program.
Contact Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). You can also reach them via the web at www.medicare.gov.
Email the Human Resources Benefits Team at benefits@brandeis.edu.