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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.

For Medicare-covered services, you may choose any licensed doctor or hospital that is eligible to receive payment under Original Medicare (Parts A & B). Your provider must participate in Medicare for reimbursement and will be able to tell you if they accept Medicare assignment (see Plan details below for more information). 

You’re covered for medically necessary urgent and non-urgent care when traveling anywhere in or out of the United States. Prescription coverage included under OptumRx.

Individuals have three ID cards: 

  1. Original Medicare A & B Card,
  2. Aetna Retiree 80/20 Card,
  3. OptumRx ID card for pharmacy.

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

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.

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.