Medicare coverage made easy with your 65 Plus Medicare Advantage Plan (PPO). 

If you need personalized help, call 1-855-476-4149 TTY 711. Help is available seven days a week, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Central Time, from October 1-March 31, and Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Central Time, from April 1-September 30th. 

 

Administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX), the Texas A&M University System 65 Plus Medicare Advantage Plan (PPO) is designed to provide coverage for the care you need, encourage you to maintain your good health, and help you manage your health care costs. 

IMPORTANT: NEW MEMBER NUMBER
As a 65 Plus Medicare Advantage member, you have a new member number and ID card. Be sure to show your new card to your providers or their office staff. Remind them that your old ID is no longer valid.  If the provider does not use your new number, your benefits cannot be confirmed and there may be delays in receiving care and processing your claims. 

Enrollment in Medicare Part A and Part B through the federal government is required for retirees to be eligible for any retiree Medicare plans, including this 65 Plus Medicare Advantage Plan. To have full coverage, you must sign up for Medicare Parts A & B and continue to pay your Part B premium. Please call the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or go to www.ssa.gov to enroll in Medicare. Premiums paid to the A&M System will not change under the 65 Plus Medicare Advantage Plan (PPO).

The 65 Plus Medicare Advantage Plan (PPO) is an open access Medicare Advantage PPO plan. On occasion, you may receive automated communications that reference plan name ‘Blue Cross Group Medicare Advantage Open Access (PPO).’ This plan name also refers to the 65 Plus Medicare Advantage Plan (PPO).