This page has information about the Maryland retiree drug plan. We try and update this as we get additional information.
December 15, 2024: For important new information about the new MD program on life-sustaining drugs go to this page. Note, this information only pertains to employees hired on or before June 30, 2011. The information is on the upper right side of the page. You can also directly download the letter from that page here.
AND IF YOU HAVE NOT already signed up for Medicare D through ViaBenefits you must do that by December 31, 2024 or you will not have Medicare D drug coverage.
October 2024: Our colleagues at Towson University held a very useful and informative 2-hour session about Medicare D. This is well worth viewing. You can see the whole presentation, including Q&A, here. (Note, the video in the upper left-hand corner of the page.). You can also just view the slides individually by clicking on the slides in the bottom right of the page and go from one to the other.
September 24, 2024: Memorandum to UMD retirees about Medicare D update
September 20, 2024: Announcement Letter re Via Benefits (group managing drug plan for retirees)
August 12, 2024: Article from Maryland Matters with updates.
July 1 2024: Updated information on implementation of Medicare D. (Note, you should have received a letter, dated 1 July 2024, with this same information.)
June 1 2024: State of Maryland DBM FAQ for Implementation of the new Medicare Part D Drug Insurance Plan.
May 2024: Presentation to UMDRFA about prescription drug plans.
May 1, 2024: Article in Baltimore Sun about drug insurance for State retirees.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) – Learn more about Maryland Medicare, how to get help with deciding on plans, etc.