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Medicare Plans

UnitedHealthcare is the sole carrier offering Medicare plans depending on where you live and if you are Medicare eligible. We encourage you to review both plan options to determine which plan best fits your health insurance needs.

The following plans are available:

  • Group Medicare Advantage HMO Plan
  • Group Medicare Advantage PPO Plan

For more details on these plans, refer to the Medicare pages of the Enrollment Guide:

2027 Health Insurance Enrollment Guide

On-Demand Medicare Plans Video

This on-demand video explains everything you need to know about the ASRS Medicare Plans from UnitedHealthcare. Topic-specific navigation allows you to come back and re-review areas of particular interest.

ASRS 2027 Medicare Plan Benefits

Additional Medicare Videos

 

Questions About the HMO vs PPO Plans?

UnitedHealthcare has put together this helpful explanation of their plan offerings for ASRS retiree participants.

Have a Qualifying Life Event & Need to Enroll?

If you've had a qualifying life event (QLE) and are eligible to enroll in an ASRS retiree Medicare plan, the online health insurance application allows you to:

  • Enroll in an ASRS medical/dental plan
  • Make changes to your current coverage
  • Add or remove a dependent from your current coverage
  • Cancel your current coverage

Just log into your myASRS account to get started!

myASRS Login

Next Steps:

Start now and use the dedicated online resources that are available to you. If you are enrolled in a plan but are not currently registered, you can do so at retiree.uhc.com/asrs. Sign up today for your UnitedHealthcare Online Account. Use this account to access the tools to help you keep track of your health and so much more.

  • Search for network doctors
  • Review personal health records
  • Look up your latest claim information
  • Review benefit information and plan materials
  • Learn about the additional services and programs to keep you healthy

Follow these five easy steps:

  1. Visit retiree.uhc.com/asrs and click on the sign in or register button, then click register now on the next screen
  2. Enter your first and last name, date of birth, UnitedHealthcare member ID or Medicare number and click continue
  3. Create your username and password, enter your email address, and click continue
  4. For security purposes, you will be asked to verify your account by phone call or text and entering the code you receive into the website
  5. After your account has been created, continue to log in using your newly created username and password

FAQ's

UnitedHealthcare will mail your medical ID card(s) within 10 days of your enrollment being received and processed.

A pre-existing condition is generally considered an illness a person has prior to applying for medical insurance. Currently ASRS does not deny medical insurance for any reason relating to a pre-existing condition.

It is always in your best interest to ensure a correct mailing address. While many retirees and LTD recipients have seasonal or secondary addresses (such as a PO Box), the address of the primary residence is key to the availability of medical plan options and their costs as well as the forwarding of important periodic information that may be time sensitive. It is your responsibility to notify ASRS in writing or via the secure ASRS website when you have an address change.

Login to your myASRS secure account and click on the “Medical/Dental Insurance Details” link to see your current ASRS or ASRS employer retiree medical and dental plan, monthly premiums, premium benefit and your net cost.

If your pension does not cover your net insurance costs, the insurance carrier(s) will mail a bill directly to you. It will be your responsibility to pay premiums directly to the insurance carrier(s). Direct bills are mailed at the end of the month and due by the 25th of the following month.

Your health insurance coverage will be terminated. If you wish to re-instate coverage, you must pay any remaining balance in full and wait for our annual Open Enrollment period to enroll.

While Mayo Clinic Arizona may not currently accept Medicare Advantage members there is an arrangement between UnitedHealthcare and Mayo Clinic Arizona to accept the members of the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage (PPO) plans. When reaching out to Mayo Clinic Arizona please alert them to the fact that you are enrolled in the UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage (PPO) plan offered by ASRS and PSPRS. These plans qualify for care at Mayo Clinic, although scheduling availability may be subject to capacity depending upon overall demand for service. Please reach out to your dedicated UnitedHealthcare Service Manager team at [email protected] for assistance.

Medicare Meeting Schedule

Looking for the Dental and Non-Medicare Webinar schedule?

> Printable Medicare Meeting Schedule

In-Person Meetings

In-person meetings continue this year, with three days of meetings at locations in Maricopa County and Tucson.

Be sure to pay close attention to the dates and locations for each scheduled meeting.

Monday, November 2, 2026 (N. Phoenix - Scottsdale)

10:00AM - 11:30AM - Medicare & Dental

3:00PM - 4:30PM - Medicare & Dental

Embassy Suites by Hilton
4415 E. Paradise Village Pkwy South, Phoenix, AZ 85032

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 (Tucson)

10:00AM - 11:30AM - Medicare & Dental

3:00PM - 4:30PM - Medicare & Dental

Hilton Tucson East
7600 E. Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85710

Monday, November 9, 2026 (Mesa)

10:00AM - 11:30AM - Medicare & Dental

3:00PM - 4:30PM - Medicare & Dental

DoubleTree by Hilton
1011 West Holmes Avenue, Mesa, Arizona 85210

Please note: In-person meetings are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

Interactive Webinars

These live video presentations will be available on select dates and times throughout November. You will be able to ask questions in a chat box and get them answered in real-time. Registration via your secure myASRS account is highly encouraged to receive helpful reminders about meetings.

Log in now to register for a meeting below:  myASRS Login

Thursday, Oct 29, 2026

Medicare - 9:00AM

Dental - 11:00AM

Friday, Nov 13, 2026

Dental - 9:00AM

Medicare - 11:00AM

Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026

Medicare - 9:00AM

Dental - 2:00PM

Tuesday, Nov 24, 2026

Dental - 11:00AM

Medicare - 2:00PM

Monday, Nov 30, 2026

Medicare - 9:00AM

Dental - 11:00AM

Click here to join our LIVE open enrollment webinar

Remember to join the live webinar 10 minutes early to install updates that may be required prior to the meeting.

Teleconferences

Teleconferences via telephone may be a good option for retirees without an internet connection. Participants may dial in up to 30 minutes prior to the listed start time.

Thursday, Nov 12, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Medicare & Dental   |   Toll Free Dial-In: 888-566-1873   |   Access Code: 8668451

On-Demand Videos

Open enrollment, healthcare, Medicare, non-Medicare, and dental videos are available 24/7 on the Retiree Video page for you to view at your convenience. They are self-paced with segmented navigation to allow you to watch and re-watch any part you desire. All aspects of open enrollment are covered, including medical and dental plan options.