Department of Human Resources - Retiree Benefits

Becoming Medicare Eligible

Retirees who become eligible for Medicare, due to age or disability, are required to apply for and maintain Medicare Part A and Part B at their earliest eligibility and submit a copy of their Medicare card to the Benefits Division to continue their coverage under the County’s health plan.

It is recommended that you apply for Medicare at the earliest opportunity, 90 days before your eligible birth month or qualified disability date, to ensure your coverage is in effect on time. Retirees are not required to elect an outside Medicare Part D because it is included in the plans offered by Fairfax County. Retirees who do not maintain Medicare Part A and Part B coverage will not be eligible for county medical coverage. County sponsored health plan options are:

• Cigna Co-Insurance plans that are secondary to Medicare:
  • OAP 90% Coinsurance plan
  • OAP 80% Coinsurance plan
• Medicare Advantage plans:
  • UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage Plan (PPO)
  • Cigna True Choice Core Medicare Advantage Plan (PPO)
  • Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Plan

Note: All medical plans with Fairfax County Government come with prescription coverage for participants. All Medicare eligible participants, whether due to age or disability, are covered under a Medicare Part D prescription plan.

For more information on Medicare visit Medicare.gov.