Form Hr Ben 031A PDF Details

Understanding the HR-BEN-031A form is crucial for retirees seeking Medicare Part B reimbursement. At its core, the form is designed to facilitate the process of applying for a refund of Medicare Part B premiums for retirees who fulfill set conditions. Eligibility hinges on a combination of factors including receiving a pension from specific New York City entities, enrollment in a qualifying health plan, and having paid Medicare Part B premiums. With sections covering personal information, declarations of truthfulness, and authorization for the Social Security Administration to release necessary data, the form serves as a comprehensive tool for retirees. Moreover, the inclusion of instructions for submission, eligibility criteria, and the importance of accompanying documents like the Medicare card and Form SSA-1099 emphasize the form's role in ensuring accurate and timely reimbursements. Completing and submitting the HR-BEN-031A is a straightforward process, detailed within the document, offering clear guidance on obtaining reimbursements, which are typically processed within three months after receipt of a completed application. This form exemplifies the administrative steps retirees must navigate to secure refunds, underscoring the importance of adhering to specified requirements and maintaining open communication with the MTA Business Service Center for any changes or inquiries.

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Form NameForm Hr Ben 031A
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Other namesE-mail, HR-BEN-031a, MTA, NYCERS

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Medicare B Letter (Age 65) Supporting Form

HR-BEN-031a

Section 1 - Information and Instructions

The purpose of this form is to apply for a Medicare Part B Reimbursement. In order to obtain a reimbursement you must sign and date this

application. You must also submit with your application a copy of your Medicare card (the red, white and blue card) and a copy of your Form SSA-1099 issued by the Social Security Administration.

Once a retiree enrolls in Medicare Part B, attains age 65 or is disabled as defined by the Social Security Administration, the member may be entitled to a partial or full refund of their monthly Medicare Part B premiums based upon health plan in which they are enrolled.

1.To be eligible for Medicare Part B reimbursement a retiree must meet all of the following conditions:

A.Receiving a pension from NYCERS, MaBSTOA or MTA Bus.

B.Enrolled in a City or MTA New York City Transit or MTA Bus health plan.

C.Enrolled in Medicare Part B (medical insurance).

D.Paid Medicare premiums in the year in which applying for reimbursement.

E.Employee must not be receiving Medicare Part B reimbursement from another source.

2.To obtain reimbursement, review and make corrections as needed.

3.If your application is not signed and does not include your Medicare card and Form SSA-1099, it will be returned and may delay processing of your reimbursement.

4.Medicare Part B reimbursement ceases at the end of the month in which the retiree dies.

5.Please notify the MTA Business Service Center if you change your address.

6.Reimbursement will be mailed approximately 3 months from the receipt of your completed application.

7.You will receive a confirmation of your returned Medicare Part B reimbursement application.

Please fax a signed copy of the form to 212-852- 8700 or e-mail a signed copy of the form to bscservices@mtabsc.org .

If you have any questions, please contact MTA Business Service Center (BSC) at 646-376-0123 or bscservices@mtabsc.org .

Section 2 – Employee/RetireeInformation

 

Print Name

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BSC ID

 

 

 

Last

 

 

 

First

 

 

 

M.I.

Suffix

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Agency

 

BSC

 

B&T

 

CC

 

HQ Civilian

 

HQ Police

 

Department

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(check one)

 

LI Bus

 

LIRR

 

MNR

 

MTA Bus

 

NYCT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Street Address

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

City

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

State

 

 

Zip Code

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Phone (H)

 

 

 

 

Phone (W)

 

 

 

 

 

 

E-mail

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Section 3 - Declaration

 

I declare that the statements contained

in this application are to the best of my knowledge and belief, true and correct and that I have not knowingly

 

and willfully made a false statement or given information which I know to be false.

 

Your Date of Birth

 

Your Date of Retirement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Your Date of Disability

 

Number of Months

 

 

Your Health Insurance Provider

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Medicare “Part B” Date

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Section 4 - Claiming a Spouse

If claiming a spouse, complete this section.

Spouse’s

Name

Spouse’s SSN

 

 

 

Spouse’s

Date of Birth

Medicare “Part B” Date

 

 

 

Spouse’s

Signature

Date

Section 5

- Authorization

 

 

 

 

I authorize

the Social Security Administration

to furnish to the MTA Business Service Center

any information relating to my enrollment under

Medicare. I agree to refund to the MTA any payment made to which I was not eligible.

 

 

Employee Signature

 

Date

 

SSN Last 4 Digits

Business ServiceCenter HR-BEN-031a

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