Medical - Age 65 and Over

As a retired University of Minnesota employee, you pay the full cost of your medical benefits. Your monthly premium will depend on the plan you choose. Learn more about the health benefits available to you as a University of Minnesota retiree with the 2024 Retiree Benefits Annual Enrollment Guide (pdf).

Medical Plan Contact Information

Expand all

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota

U of M Retiree Plan - U of M Plan 1

Toll Free: 1-800-262-0819
TTY: Call the National Relay Center at 711 and ask for 1-888-878-0137

Group Medicare Supplement Plan with High Deductible Coverage with Group MedicareBlue Rx - U of M Plan 2

Toll Free: 1-888-870-6297 for Prospective Members, 1-800-531-6686 for Current Members
TTY: Call the National Relay Center at 711 and ask for 1-888-878-0137
www.bluecrossmn.com/umnretirees

Prescription Pharmacy for BCBS, Plan 1 and Plan 2:
Group MedicareBlue Rx
Telephone: 1-877-838-3827
TTY: 711
www.yourmedicaresolutions.com

HealthPartners Journey and HealthPartners Retiree National Choice

U of M Plans 1 & 2

Telephone: 952-883-7428
Toll Free: 1-866-993-7428
TTY: Call the National Relay Center at 711 and ask for 866-993-7428
www.healthpartners.com/uofm

Medica Group Plan

U of M Plans 1 & 2

Telephone: 1-855-844-6395
Toll Free: 1-855-844-6395
TTY: Please call the National Relay Center at 1-800-855-2880 and ask for 1-855-844-6395
www.medica.com/universityofminnesota

UCare Medicare Group

U of M Plans 1 & 2

Telephone: 612-676-6900
Toll Free: 1-877-598-6574
TTY Local: 612-676-6810
TTY: 1-800-688-2534
Groupsales@ucare.org

Wellbeing Programs for Retirees Age 65 or Over

You are eligible to participate in any wellbeing programs that are offered by your medical plan. Contact your medical plan administrator for more information.

OHR Contact Center

Ask Employee Benefits questions by emailing benefits@umn.edu, or calling 612-624-8647 or 1-800-756-2363, and choosing Option 1.