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 […]
Intel Benefits announcement on Annual Enrollment considerations and COBRA severance/CPM packages
Intel included 12 months of Intel paid COBRA in severance/CPM packages over the past year which creates some additional considerations when weighing other benefit plan enrollment opportunities during Annual Enrollment. The Intel paid COBRA does not change any of the government rules regarding what defines a qualified status change (QSC) which allows mid-year entrance to […]
Annual Interest Earned on Your SERMA
Effective 5/27/26, the 2025 SERMA T-bill interest has been posted to SERMA accounts.
Online Medicare Resources – Go digital
Go digital and sign up for electronic resources to get key Medicare information fast. You can also get a PDF version of the latest Medicare & You handbook online (updates occur in the fall).
Compare Original Medicare & Medicare Advantage
Consider these things when deciding between Original Medicare and a Medicare Advantage Plan for your health coverage: preferred and network doctors and specialists, costs, yearly limits, Medigap, coverages, and foreign travel. View this AARP short video to learn more Pros & Cons.
