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Aetna Retiree 80/20 Plan

The Aetna Retiree 80/20 plan provides coverage for Cornell retirees and their applicable dependents who are eligible for Medicare*.

COVID-19 Updated benefits information: The Federal government has announced the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) will end May 11, 2023. Please review changes to various special benefit provisions

Eligibility

Yourself

  • An Endowed benefits-eligible** retiree age 65+ who is Medicare-eligible or
  • An Endowed benefits-eligible** employee on Long-Term Disability receiving Social Security Disability who is Medicare-eligible

Dependents: Spouse/Domestic Partner and/or Children

  • The retiree must qualify for and be actively enrolled in one of Cornell’s retiree medical plans for a spouse/domestic partner and/or child(ren) to be enrolled, and  
  • Must be age 65+ and Medicare-eligible, or
  • Be receiving Social Security Disability and be Medicare-eligible.

Important: If you decide to cancel your retiree health insurance at any time for any reason, you will not be able to re-enroll at a later date. Upon your cancellation, the health insurance coverage is forfeited for yourself and your covered dependents.

*Endowed benefits-eligible retirees under age 65 who are ineligible for Medicare are enrolled in the Retiree Pre-Medicare Health Plan

**If you are uncertain of your eligibility status for this benefit, please contact your HR representative to review. If you are already retired and have questions regarding your eligibility for yourself and/or applicable dependents, please contact Aetna’s Retiree Service Center as listed below.  


Plan Details

Summary Plan Description

Additional Resources


Questions

Aetna Retiree Service Center (Medical Plans)

Aetna’s Retiree Service Center will be able to answer your questions about the Retiree plan options, enrollment, billing, cost, and ID cards.

800-338-4533 (TTY: 711)

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm ET

aetnaretireehealth.com/cornell

OptumRx (Prescription Drug Coverage) 

866-533-6977


While every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of this Summary, in the event of any discrepancy the Summary Plan Description and Plan Document will prevail.