An Economical Solution to Providing Retiree Medical Insurance

An Economical Solution to Providing Retiree Medical Insurance Benefits

Retiree Medical Insurance Coverage Many retirees depend on Medicare as their only source of health insurance when they retire Unfortunately, Medicare doesn’t cover everything there are deductibles and coinsurance costs that must be paid As a result, many retirees look to their former Employer to provide Retiree Medical coverage after they retire

Retiree Medical Insurance Coverage However, as the cost of providing these benefits continues to increase, many employers are reducing Retiree Medical Insurance Coverage or have eliminated it all together

Why is Retiree Medical so costly? ü GAS and/or FAS 106 Liability is still a concern ü Growing Retiree Population ü High Utilization of this Benefit ü Increasing Costs of Health Care Services ü Increasing Costs of Prescription Drugs

The Solution! TAGCO Associates, LP has the economical solution:

The TAGCO Multiple Employer Trust offers Employers…. . . a choice of Retiree Medical Insurance Plans underwritten by The Hartford* …and plans developed for retired employees and their spouses age 65 and older *The Hartford® is The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries, including issuing companies Hartford Life Insurance Company and Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company.

The TAGCO Multiple Employer Trust …Allows employers to choose from 10 different Retiree Medical Insurance Plans and 2 or more Medicare Part D Employer PDP Options …Offers Group Retiree Medical Coverage to retired employees and their spouses 65+ who are enrolled in Medicare Parts A & B …Requires a minimum participation of 2 retired lives

The TAGCO Multiple Employer Trust TAGCO Associates, LP will customize a specific plan for employers with 250+ retirees

How does the TAGCO MET make Retiree Medical Insurance Plans more economical? The TAGCO MET allows for a minimum participation of 2 retired lives and group rating is most often less costly than individual rating The TAGCO MET also allows for rating across companies within the same industry, which most often reduces rates

What else makes Retiree Medical Insurance Coverage more economical? Retiree Medical Insurance Plans integrate with Medicare so employers can shift benefit costs on retired employees and spouses age 65+ from their current group health insurance coverage Retiree Medical Insurance Plans may help reduce annual premium expense as well as long-term GASB and/or FASB 106 liability

Additional Employer Advantages TAGCO MET Plans are generally more economical than the employer’s group medical coverage No enrollment forms* necessary on TAGCO MET Plans with 35% or more Employer contribution * Enrollment forms are necessary for both Mandatory and Voluntary Plans in Florida

Retiree Advantages Guaranteed Issue to employees/retirees, spouses and surviving spouses Pre-existing conditions clause waived if currently insured Medicare Part D Employer PDP Options and fully insured Rx coverage available

TAGCO MET Retiree Advantages ü Freedom to choose Doctors and Hospital ü Electronic Claims Processing ü 30 Day Free Look ü Foreign Travel Medical Coverage ü Crossover Claims with Medicare

TAGCO MET Group Eligibility Employers with 250 or fewer retirees have a choice of ü Mandatory Retiree Medical Insurance Plans (35% or more Employer paid) ü Mandatory Retiree Medical Insurance Plan (35% or more Employer paid) that include CMS creditable Rx coverage ü Voluntary Retiree Medical Plans (less than 35% Employer paid)

TAGCO MET Medicare Part D “Rx” Options ü Medicare Part D group rated Employer PDP ü Attractive retail and mail order Co-Pays ü First dollar coverage thru Medicare Part D deductible and donut hole ü Accepted nationwide at participating pharmacies Cont.

TAGCO MET Medicare Part D Options* offer ü Affordable Retail Brand Generic Co-Pays ü Attractive Mail order Co-Pay options ü Plan design and formulary options ü Unlimited annual maximum *This Medicare Part D Option is a separate plan and is NOT underwritten by The Hartford.

The Hartford The TAGCO MET Retiree Medical Plans are underwritten by The Hartford* ü The Hartford has been in the Senior Medical business for more than 20 years ü The Hartford still retains its first Senior Medical Insurance Plan client Security and Stability of The Hartford Industry Ratings as of 03/24/10: A. M. Best A Standard & Poor’s A Moody’s Fitch A 3 A- *The Hartford® is the Hartford Financial Services Group and it’s subsidiaries, including issuing companies Hartford Life Insurance Company and Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company.

TAGCO MET Approved States

TAGCO MET PLANS & OPTIONS TAGCO MET Standard Plus Mandatory Plans without Rx Standard Plus Plan 3138* Pays the Medicare Part A and B deductible(s), Part B coinsurance and provides for excess coverage on unassigned Medicare claims; Plan pays for Part A additional 365 days. Plan 3138 is fully insured and underwritten by Hartford Life & Accident Insurance Company and does not include Rx coverage; Plan is composite rated; *THIS CHART DESCRIBES COVERAGE THAT IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO PERSONS WHO ARE AT LEAST 65 AND MEDICARE ELIGIBLE Cont.

TAGCO MET PLANS & OPTIONS TAGCO MET Standard Plus Mandatory Plans without Rx Standard Plus Plan 3136* Pays the Medicare Part A and B deductible(s) and Part B coinsurance; Plan does not pay for excess coverage on unassigned Medicare claims; Plan pays for Part A additional 365 days. Plan 3136 is fully insured and underwritten by Hartford Life & Accident Insurance Company and does not include Rx coverage; Plan is composite rated; *THIS CHART DESCRIBES COVERAGE THAT IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO PERSONS WHO ARE AT LEAST 65 AND MEDICARE ELIGIBLE

TAGCO MET PLANS & OPTIONS TAGCO MET Standard Plus Voluntary Plans without Rx Standard Plus Plan 3141* Pays the Medicare Part A and B deductible(s), Part B coinsurance and provides for excess coverage on unassigned Medicare claims; Plan does not pay for Part A additional 365 days; Plan 3141 is fully insured and underwritten by Hartford Life & Accident Insurance Company and does not include Rx coverage; Plan is age and gender banded rated; *THIS CHART DESCRIBES COVERAGE THAT IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO PERSONS WHO ARE AT LEAST 65 AND MEDICARE ELIGIBLE

TAGCO MET PLANS & OPTIONS TAGCO MET Standard Plans without Rx Standard Plan 3733* Pays the Part A and B deductible(s); Plan pays 10% (50%) of Part B coinsurance up to $1, 000 out-of-pocket expense by the insured; thereafter, it pays 100% of Part B coinsurance; Plan pays for Part A additional 365 days; Plan pays 100% for excess coverage on unassigned Medicare claims; Plan is fully insured and underwritten by Hartford Life & Accident Insurance Company and does not include Rx coverage; Plan is composite and age and gender banded rated; *THIS CHART DESCRIBES COVERAGE THAT IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO PERSONS WHO ARE AT LEAST 65 AND MEDICARE ELIGIBLE Cont.

TAGCO MET PLANS & OPTIONS TAGCO MET Standard Plans without Rx Standard Plan 3734* Has a calendar year deductible of $500; such deductible applies to all Plan benefits; Plan pays the Part A deductible, but does not pay the Part B deductible; Plan pays 10% (50%) of Part B coinsurance up to $1, 000 out-of-pocket expense by the insured; thereafter, it pays 100% of Part B coinsurance; Plan pays for Part A additional 365 days; Plan does not pay for excess coverage on unassigned Medicare claims; Plan is fully insured and underwritten by Hartford Life & Accident Insurance Company and does not include Rx coverage; Plan is composite and age and gender banded rated; *THIS CHART DESCRIBES COVERAGE THAT IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO PERSONS WHO ARE AT LEAST 65 AND MEDICARE ELIGIBLE Cont.

TAGCO MET PLANS & OPTIONS TAGCO MET Standard Plans without Rx Standard Plan 3735* Pays the Part A and B deductible(s); Plan pays 16% (80%) of Part B coinsurance up to $500 out-of-pocket expense by the insured; thereafter, it pays 100% of Part B coinsurance; Plan pays for Part A additional 365 days; Plan pays 100% for excess coverage on unassigned Medicare claims; Plan is fully insured and underwritten by Hartford Life & Accident Insurance Company and does not include Rx coverage; Plan is composite and age and gender banded rated; *THIS CHART DESCRIBES COVERAGE THAT IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO PERSONS WHO ARE AT LEAST 65 AND MEDICARE ELIGIBLE

TAGCO MET PLANS & OPTIONS TAGCO MET Standard Plans without Rx Standard Plan 3736* Has a calendar year deductible of $500; such deductible applies to all Plan benefits; Plan pays the Part A deductible, but does not pay the Part B deductible; Plan pays 16% (80%) of Part B coinsurance up to $1, 000 out-of-pocket expense by the insured; thereafter it pays 100% of Part B coinsurance; Plan pays for Part A additional 365 days; Plan does not pay for excess coverage on unassigned Medicare claims; Plan is fully insured and underwritten by Hartford Life & Accident Insurance Company and does not include Rx coverage; Plan is composite and age and gender banded rated; *THIS CHART DESCRIBES COVERAGE THAT IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO PERSONS WHO ARE 65 AND MEDICARE ELIGIBLE Cont.

TAGCO MET PLANS & OPTIONS Public Employer Plans without Rx Public Employer Plan 3139 (01)* Pays the Medicare Part A and B deductible(s), Part B coinsurance and provides for excess coverage on unassigned Medicare claims; Plan pays for Part A additional 365 days; Plan provides for skilled nursing facility benefits; Plan 3139 (01) is fully insured and underwritten by Hartford Life & Accident Insurance Company and does not include Rx coverage; Plan is composite rated; *THIS CHART DESCRIBES COVERAGE THAT IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO PERSONS WHO ARE AT LEAST 65 AND MEDICARE ELIGIBLE Cont.

TAGCO MET PLANS & OPTIONS Public Employer Plans without Rx Public Employer Plan 3141 (01)* Pays the Medicare Part A and B deductible(s), Part B coinsurance and provides for excess coverage on unassigned Medicare claims; Plan does not for pay Part A additional 365 days; Plan provides for skilled nursing facility benefits; Plan 3141 (01) is fully insured and underwritten by Hartford Life &Accident Insurance Company and does not include Rx coverage; Plan is age banded rated; *THIS CHART DESCRIBES COVERAGE THAT IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO PERSONS WHO ARE AT LEAST 65 AND MEDICARE ELIGIBLE

TAGCO MET PLANS & OPTIONS Public Employer Plans without Rx Public Employer Plan 3137 (01)* Pays the Medicare Part A deductible, Part B coinsurance and provides for excess coverage on unassigned Medicare claims; Plan does not pay Part B deductible; Plan does not pay for Part A additional 365 days; Plan does not pay skilled nursing facility benefits; Plan 3137 (01) is fully insured and underwritten by Hartford Life & Accident Insurance Company and does not include Rx coverage; Plan is composite rated and age banded rated; *THIS CHART DESCRIBES COVERAGE THAT IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO PERSONS WHO ARE AT LEAST 65 AND MEDICARE ELIGIBLE

Who Is TAGCO Associates, LP? TAGCO Associates, LP Is A Texas Based Insurance Agency Providing The National Marketplace With Group Retiree Medical And Rx Insurance Expertise TAGCO Associates, LP (830) 336 -3700 (800) 866 -8056 Post Office Box 4133 Bergheim, TX 78004