Medicare Retiree Plan Changes for 2026
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Effective January 1, 2026, the Maine Municipal Employees Health Trust (MMEHT) will offer its Medicare-eligible retirees the Anthem Medicare Preferred (PPO) Medical and Prescription Drug with Senior Rx Plus plan. This Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug (MAPD) plan will offer retirees meaningful financial relief relative to the current rates, while maintaining strong, comparable coverage with minimal network and formulary disruption. Maine Municipal staff will continue to support the program and provide member services.
Information on the new MAPD plan was distributed to participating retirees in late October. Retirees who have questions or concerns are encouraged to contact the Anthem Medicare Preferred (PPO) plan First Impressions Welcome Center at 1-833-848-8729 and reference the Group Code “ME002GRS” Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM ET, except holidays. The Maine Municipal Association Member Service Representatives will also be available to assist retirees with questions and issues once the new plan begins.
Currnet Medicare Companion Plan Members will be automatically enrolled in the new MAPD plan effective January 1, 2026. No action is required unless you do not want to enroll in the Anthem Medicare Preferred (PPO) plan. Please follow the opt-out instructions in the Medicare Advantage Enrollment Guide you receive.
If you were unable to attend one of our Retiree Informational Meetings (held 11/17 & 18), a recording of the Zoom meeting is available upon request by emailing [email protected]. Or please click below to access the slides shared at the meetings.
Retiree Medicare Advantage Informational Meeting Slides