The Dartmouth College Medicare Supplement Plan is available to individuals who are enrolled in Medicare.
In order to be eligible for the Dartmouth College Medicare Supplement Plan (DCMS), you must be eligible for Medicare according to the rules outlined by the Social Security Administration.
You should enroll in Medicare Parts A & B. You should not choose Medicare Part D. The DCMS plan will supplement Parts A & B and cover the pharmacy expenses that are typically covered by Medicare Part D.
For more information on Medicare, you should visit the Social Security Administration website or contact your local Social Security Office. You can find your local office by visiting the Social Security Administration office locater website.
The Social Security Administration also publishes an annual Medicare & You pamphlet which can be found here.
As stated above, the Medicare Supplement Plan will supplement Medicare Parts A & B. These expenses are subject to a $250 deductible, followed by a 20% coinsurance up to a maximum of $200, totaling out-of-pocket expenses of $450 for medical expenses.
Medicare Part D is replaced by your DCMS plan and covers prescriptions at 30% coinsurance up to a maximum out-of-pocket of $450.
Your total out-of-pocket expenses on the DCMS plan are $900 per plan year.
Further detail is available in the following resources:
You may also wish to refer to the Benefits Terminology and Definitions for further clarification of the terminology referenced on this page.
Retirees
For individuals who were hired prior to July 1, 2009, the Dartmouth College Medicare Supplement Plan costs are determined based on your retirement subsidy. For more information on your subsidy, you should refer to the following:
For individuals hired after July 1, 2009, you should refer to the information available here regarding your retiree medical benefit costs.
Other Individuals
If you are not a retiree and are eligible for Medicare (ex. due to a disability), you should contact the Benefits Office for more information on your costs.
If you would like to change your election in the Dartmouth College Medicare Supplement Plan, you may do so at any time. However, as long as you are enrolled in Medicare, this is the only plan you are eligible to elect through Dartmouth College.
If you wish to make this change, you must do so by notifying the Benefits Office in writing (Note: E-mails are accepted.)
For questions on Medicare, you should you should visit the Social Security Administration website or contact your local Social Security Office. You can find your local office by visiting the Social Security Administration office locater website.
For questions on coverage for the Dartmouth College Medicare Supplement Plan, you should contact Anthem:
If you would like to make changes to your coverage or have questions on your eligibility for the DCMS plan, you should contact the Benefits Office:
