Enrollment and meetings
Join us for an upcoming virtual webinar
| Meeting Title | Date & Time | Meeting Type | Participant Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Medicare Basics - Medicare Advantage and Part D Prescription Drug Plans for Retirees |
Thursday September 24 12:00pm ET |
Virtual | Join meeting |
| 2026 Medicare Basics - Medicare Advantage and Part D Prescription Drug Plans for Retirees |
Thursday October 29 12:00pm ET |
Virtual | Join meeting |
| APWU Health Plan Medicare Advantage Plan Overview | Tuesday |
Virtual |
Meeting number: 2661 592 9237 Webinar password: Welcome27! To connect to audio, dial 1-888-566-1873, then enter access code 9262250. Add this event to your calendar by submitting an RSVP. Enter RSVP invite code APWU26 when prompted. After you RSVP, you'll receive a confirmation email with an option to add the event to your calendar. |
| 2026 Medicare Basics - Medicare Advantage and Part D Prescription Drug Plans for Retirees |
Thursday |
Virtual |
Join meeting |
| Current Members: Making the Most of Your APWU Health Plan Medicare Advantage Benefits | Tuesday |
Virtual |
Meeting number: 2661 063 8053 Webinar password: Welcome27! To connect to audio, dial 1-888-566-1873, then enter access code 9262250. Add this event to your calendar by submitting an RSVP. Enter RSVP invite code APWU26 when prompted. After you RSVP, you'll receive a confirmation email with an option to add the event to your calendar. |
| APWU Health Plan Medicare Advantage Plan Overview | Tuesday |
Virtual |
Meeting number: 2660 628 7727 Webinar password: Welcome27! To connect to audio, dial 1-888-566-1873, then enter access code 9262250. Add this event to your calendar by submitting an RSVP. Enter RSVP invite code APWU26 when prompted. After you RSVP, you'll receive a confirmation email with an option to add the event to your calendar. |
| APWU Health Plan Medicare Advantage Plan Overview | Tuesday |
Virtual |
Meeting number: 2664 705 7637 Webinar password: Welcome27! To connect to audio, dial 1-888-566-1873, then enter access code 9262250. Add this event to your calendar by submitting an RSVP. Enter RSVP invite code APWU26 when prompted. After you RSVP, you'll receive a confirmation email with an option to add the event to your calendar. |
Enrollment
Open Season was November 10 through December 8, 2025.
If you are already a member of the APWU Health Plan’s High Option, you can elect the Medicare Advantage enhanced level of benefits (UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage (PPO) plan), at any time by calling UnitedHealthcare at 1-855-383-8793 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. local time, 7 days a week. TTY users, call 711.
If you are not yet a member of the APWU Health Plan’s High Option, you must first enroll in the APWU Health Plan High Option (FEHB Enrollment Codes: 471, 472, 473 or PSHB Enrollment Codes: 23A, 23B, 23C) with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) by going online at https://retireefehb.opm.gov/ or calling the applicable OPM Retirement Information Center.
If the Open Season enrollment deadline has passed, you may not be able to enroll in the APWU Health Plan High Option a plan until the next enrollment period, unless you qualify for a Qualifying Life Event.
Who is eligible to enroll in the plan?
- You may enroll in the Medicare Advantage enhanced benefits once enrolled in the APWU Health Plan High Option plan code with OPM
- You have both Medicare Part A & Part B primary
- You are retired from a federal agency or the postal service
- If you are a spouse/dependent, the federal or postal employee must be retired in order for you to be eligible for this plan
- You are a United States citizen or are lawfully present in the United States
- You do NOT have End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), with limited exceptions
- You complete a telephonic application for enrollment in the APWU HP Medicare Advantage Plan
What if the enrollment deadline has passed?
If the Open Season enrollment deadline has passed, you may not be able to enroll in the APWU Health Plan High Option until the next enrollment period, unless you qualify for a Qualifying Life Event.
It's important to enroll in Medicare Part A and Part B when you first become eligible, during the Initial Enrollment Period. Medicare Part B requires a monthly premium payment for coverage, which is determined by when you enroll. In most cases, premium rates increase by 10 percent for each full 12-month period that you could have had Part B, but were not enrolled.
Need help or have questions?
For additional enrollment questions, call 1-855-383-8793, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. local time, Monday - Friday. TTY users, call 711. Or, contact us.