Open Enrollment for Furloughed & Retired Railroad Employees

United HealthCare Group Policy GA-23111 holds an open enrollment period in December of every even calendar year.  The next open enrollment period will be in December, 1998.

Coverage for individuals enrolling in December, 1998 will be effective January 1, 1999.  No proof of insurability is required.   There are no preexisting condition limitations.

The following individuals may enroll in December, 1998:

• Employees and dependents whose coverage under GA-23000 ended because of furlough or retirement.
• Amtrak employees and dependents whose coverage under Amplan ended because of furlough or retirement.
• Employees currently covered under GA-23000, GA-23111, GA-107300 or Amplan may enroll any parent or parent-in-law who is eligible for Medicare.

There are three GA-23111 plans available:

• Plan E covers individuals who are also eligible under The Railroad Employees National Early Retirement Major Medical Benefit Plan (GA-46000), or Amplan Early Retirement Benefits.
• Plan D covers individuals who are eligible for Medicare
• Plan C covers individuals who are not eligible for GA-46000, Amplan Early Retirement Benefits or Medicare.

Complete details of the GA-23111 eligibility and benefit provisions can be found in the booklet titled Group Health Insurance Plans for Furloughed and Retired Railroad Employees and their Dependents.  You may obtain this booklet, and an enrollment form, from your organization headquarters, or by calling United HealthCare toll-free at 1-800-842-5252.