How to Enroll in a Plan

If you are already retired, enrolled in Medicare Parts A&B and a member of one of the qualifying UnitedHealthcare FEHB plans (eligible enrollment codes AS, JP, L9 , LR, VD, WF, Y8), or PSHB plans (eligible enrollment codes JY, KE), you can elect the UnitedHealthcare Retiree Advantage enhanced level of benefits at any time throughout the year.

If you are not yet a member of a qualifying UnitedHealthcare FEHB or PSHB Plan, you’ll first need to fill out the online election form or call the OPM Retirement Information Center. Federal retirees should visit retireefehb.opm.com or call 1-888-767-6738 to enroll in a participating FEHB enrollment code. Postal retirees should visit health-benefits.opm.gov/pshb or call 1-844-451-1261 to enroll in a participating PSHB enrollment code. Participating FEHB plan codes include: AS, JP, L9, LR, VD, WF, Y8. Participating PSHB plan codes include: JY, KE. Please note: FEHB HDHP plan codes LS, LU and V4 are not participating plan codes for the Retiree Advantage plan.

Do not suspend or cancel your UnitedHealthcare FEHB or PSHB plan or it will cancel your enrollment in the UnitedHealthcare Retiree Advantage Plan.

After you submit your enrollment request form, here's what to expect.

1. We'll review your form and verify your eligibility.
2. After you're verified, your application will be sent to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for approval. Please know that approval may take up to one week.
3. Soon after, you'll receive your Quick Start Guide with member ID card in the mail. It includes details about your specific health plan benefits.
4. Watch for your Annual Notice of Changes, which is mailed to you every year you're a plan member. It describes your benefits, and any changes to them, for the next calendar year.