Employer Medicare Programs
SGIA currently serves thousands of individuals with their Medicare healthplan needs. Individuals can call our toll free number or email us for no-cost Medicare information, a needs assessment, plan selection, enrollment and ongoing support. Once a personalized plan is selected based on current needs and cost savings, our experts will navigate the enrollment process for you.
In some cases, employers may receive a dedicated toll free number and customized website to distribute this service to its employees. Through customized communication and outreach efforts this benefit will be introduced to employees. Some of the ways an employee, retiree or caregiver will benefit includes:
- A no cost, unbiased individualized needs analysis for a Medicare plan selection
- Expert information and advice simplifying Medicare programs
- Offerings of all major Medicare plans in their area
- Enrollment assistance and tracking process
- Lower coinsurance and copay costs available
- Annual review of their Medicare plan ensuring it is meeting their current needs
- Ongoing service and support for all things Medicare related
SGIA offers Medicare programs that are customized for each employer it partners with. By implementing these programs, employers are able to help employees and retirees realize significant savings in claims costs and premiums, decrease administrative costs, and increase coverage options. Programs available are our Medicare Transition Program and Medicare Assistance Program.
Medicare Transition Program
This program is for employers that are currently offering a group retiree program. SGIA offers a plan to transition their current retired employees from a defined benefit program to a defined contribution model. Assistance is offered in selecting the most appropriate Medicare plan that fits each retiree’s unique needs. SGIA assists in setting up Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA) where the employer can elect to make contributions to pay for the plan premiums and cover out of pocket expenses. Employees will have access to expert Licensed and Certified Medicare Consultants at no cost to the individual.
Medicare Assistance Program
This program is designed when there is no group retiree program currently in place. SGIA would offer this program as an employee benefit to its active employee population that is 65 and over. Often times, based on plan design and contribution levels, an individual Medicare plan can be a more cost-effective means of ensuring one’s medical coverage. SGIA provides a simplified purchase process for all major Medicare programs. This process is unbiased for decision and enrollment support. It can result in lower premiums, coinsurance, and copay amounts. Employees will have access to expert Licensed and Certified Medicare Consultants at no cost to the individual.