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Other Federal and State Retirement Programs
Federal Black Lung Program
Whashington 20210
Description:
Jurisdiction: Department of Labor and Social Security Black Lung Claims for Ohio. The Black Lung Benefits Act (BLBA) provides monthly payments to, and medical treatment for, coal miners totally disabled from pneumoconiosis disease arising from employment in or around the nation`s coal mines.
Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Office of Personnel Management
Washington DC 20415
Description:
Federal employees, retiree`s, and their survivors can choose from a wide selection of health plans including:
- Managed Fee-for-Service Plans offering a Point of Service option.
- Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) for those living in the Plan`s service area.
When the federal employee enrolled in Medicare retires, Medicare then becomes the primary payer for health care.
TRICARE
Falls Church VA 22041-3206
Description:
TRICARE is a Federal health program for active duty and retired military personnel, their families and their survivors, administered by the Department of Defense. TRICARE for Life is for eligible retirees and their families. It`s designed to be the supplemental second payer to Medicare coverage.
The State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio
Columbus OH 43215
Description:
STRS Ohio requires all eligible health care plan participants to enroll in Medicare Part B at age 65 or whenever eligible. They are also required to enroll in Medicare A if it is available to them at no cost.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington 20420
Description:
Survivor Benefits
If the deceased was receiving monthly payments you will need to notify the VA of the death.
If the deceased was a veteran who received a discharge other than dishonorable, survivors may receive $300 toward funeral expenses and $150 for burial costs. Burial in a national cemetery is free to a veteran, spouse, and dependent children. Veterans are also eligible for a headstone or grave marker.
The surviving spouse and dependent children of disabled veterans may also be entitled to a lump sum death benefit; monthly payments, such as educational assistance; and medical care.
Check with the regional VA office about your eligibility for the different types of veteran`s benefits and the documents you will need to apply for benefits.
Health Care Facilities, Benefits and Prescription coverage
To receive health care benefits, enroll with the VA. You can enroll for benefits at any time.
Ohio veterans of all eras have earned a number of federal and state benefits. Veterans may qualify for a number of other benefits ranging from health care, compensation for injuries and illness, home loans and education to direct financial assistance, special license plates and the Ohio Veterans Homes. Please visit your county veteran`s service office and find out what you`re eligible for. For more information, call 1-877-OHIO VET (1-877-644-6838), or visit www.dvs.ohio.gov.
CHAMPVA: The Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) is a comprehensive health care program in which the VA shares the cost of covered health care services and supplies with eligible beneficiaries. The program is administered by Health Administration Center, located in Denver, Colorado.
Prescription coverage is available for veterans with an honorable discharge. Must enroll with VA and be seen by VA doctor. Free prescriptions for low-income veterans.
VA Hospitals and Clinics: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs operates a network of health care facilities across the country. Click here to search for a facility by state.
Click here to find your regional VA Benefits Administration office.
Veterans Funerals
If the deceased was a veteran, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides small burial allowances. All veterans can receive a burial flag and burial in national cemeteries. Burial at no charge may be possible in an area where a national Veterans Cemetery is located. Call 800-555-1212 for the toll-free number of your Regional Veterans Affairs office or visit the web site.
U.S. Railroad Retirement Board
Cincinnati 45202
Description:
Railroad Retirement beneficiaries, like Social Security beneficiaries, are entitled to health care including Medicare options. They do, however, have different ways of applying for these benefits. Retiree`s do not have to take any action unless they are dissatisfied with their current coverage and wish to make a change. The Railroad Retirement Board acts in place of Social Security for its beneficiaries.
- Railroad retiree`s receive a Medicare number through the Chicago Railroad Retirement Board Office, not Social Security.
- Part A claims for railroad retirement beneficiaries are sent to Medicare for reimbursement, just as they are for Social Security beneficiaries.
- Palmetto Government Benefits Administration now processes all Part B medical insurance claims for physicians` services to railroad retiree`s.