Common use of Medicare Eligibility Clause in Contracts

Medicare Eligibility. Commencing on their 65th birthday, unit members who retire from the College (and covered spouses) are required to utilize Medicare Part B in conjunction with a Medicare Advantage Plan that provides a level of benefit as close as possible to the College’s plan for which they would be eligible if the retiree and/or spouse was not yet 65. Except as provided in Article 13.1(b)(4), if a member (and/or covered spouse) moves out of the coverage area of the Medicare Advantage Plan provided under this Section, the College will provide an out-of-area Medicare Advantage Plan which provides benefits that are comparable (meaning as close as possible) on an overall basis to the coverage that would otherwise be provided under this Article. In the event Medicare Advantage Plans are not available, the college will provide a replacement plan that provides a level of benefit that is comparable (meaning as close as possible) on an overall basis to the coverage that would otherwise be provided under this article.