Medical Plan Open Enrollment The 2027 Annual Enrollment (AE) dates are shown below – please note these important dates Intel Annual Enrollment (IRMP) October 19 – October 30, 2026 ACA (Open Marketplace) Annual Enrollment(refer to https://www.healthcare.gov/quick-guide/dates-and-deadlines/ for details) November 1 – December 15, 2026 Medicare Annual Enrollment (refer to https://www.medicare.gov/health-drug-plans/open-enrollment for details) October 15 – […]
What You Need to Know About Opting Out of SERMA
Last modified on August 7, 2026
Click image for informational brochure. Opt out of SERMA to be eligible for Federal subsidies that lower your healthcare premiums through your eligible exchange In order to be eligible for Federal subsidies that lower your healthcare premiums through your eligible exchange, you must choose the SERMA “Opt Out” option (subsidies are determined based on your total […]
2026 Medicare Webinar
GETTING STARTED WITH MEDICARE WEBINAR WAS HELD ON MARCH 4, 2026 The IRO Health Benefits team hosted a webinar on Getting Started with Medicare. Our speaker was Ms. Cristina Collazo from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This was a Webinar on getting started with Medicare. More than 240+ retirees attended this very informative webinar. Thanks to […]
Retirees Receiving a W-2 From Intel
Last modified on May 28, 2026
If you are expecting a W-2 from Intel, please note that they are mailed by January 31 each year to the address Intel has on record for you at the end of the year. Should you not receive your W-2 by mid-February, you can request a copy by calling the Get HR Help at 1-800-238-0486. Additionally, if you have already received your W-2 and have questions regarding […]
Retiree Recommendations for Health Insurance Brokers
Last modified on August 20, 2026
The Healthcare Benefits Committee solicited recommendations on the Facebook page for insurance brokers (Medicare/non-Medicare) from IRO members but we did not receive a large number of suggestions. Please feel free to send in your recommendations for health insurance brokers through the IRO Facebook group. To start the process, here are a few recommended brokers that deal […]