What kind of insurance is UMWA?

The United Mine Workers of America Health and Retirement Funds. The United Mine Workers of America Health and Retirement Funds (the “Funds”) is a group of multi-employer plans that provide health and pension benefits to retired coal miners and their eligible dependents.

Is UMWA secondary to Medicare?

The Funds is the primary payer for Medicare Part B services if you have no other group health plan that is primary. You are required to notify the Funds when you become eligible for Medicare. When you are Medicare-eligible, you must enroll in Part B in order to keep your Funds’ health services card.

Is United Mine Workers primary over Medicare?

Medicare is the primary payer for Part A and your benefits will continue to be processed through the Medicare intermediaries. Under a special arrangement with Medicare, the Funds processes and pays Medicare Part B benefits for Fund’s beneficiaries who are eligible for Medicare.

Why was the UMWA formed?

The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) formed in 1890 to fight for better pay and working conditions for the nation’s coal miners. In Colorado the union was most active in the early twentieth century, with thousands of members joining strikes in the southern coalfields of Fremont, Huerfano, and Las Animas Counties.

Do retirees pay for Medicare?

Here’s how much you may need to pay for it in retirement. To cover premiums and out-of-pocket prescription drug costs from age 65 on, you may need $130,000 if you’re a man, and $146,000 if you’re a woman, one study says.

When you retire is Medicare your primary insurance?

Regardless of your retiree insurance, you must make sure to enroll in Medicare Parts A and B because Medicare will always pay first after you retire (called primary insurance) and your retiree plan will pay second (called secondary insurance).

Do I need a Medicare supplement if I have VA benefits?

Although it’s not absolutely necessary, it is strongly recommended that any Medicare eligible Veterans and Disabled Veterans enroll in Medicare Part B (Medical Coverage, Dr’s, other outpatient services, etc). There is usually a monthly fee for Part B but it is worth it.

Can you have Medicare and employer insurance at the same time?

Yes, you can have both Medicare and employer-provided health insurance. In most cases, you will become eligible for Medicare coverage when you turn 65, even if you are still working and enrolled in your employer’s health plan.