Your physical well-being is key to not only better health but also to a fuller life during retirement. Levi Strauss & Co. health care benefits are here to help you live your best life!
Medical
Your retiree medical plan is based on the same plan and level of coverage that you last elected as an active employee. Forgotten which medical plan you have? You can find your medical plan name in the letter from LS&Co. that you recently received in the mail. The retiree medical plans are:
- UHC Choice Plus Plan
- UHC PPO Plan
- UHC Indemnity Plan (this plan is not open to new retirees)
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plan
Your pre-65 retiree medical coverage will end a month before your 65th birthday. At that time, you’ll be eligible for prescription-only benefits for retirees age 65 and older.
UnitedHealthcare ID card
You must use your retiree ID card for all medical claims. If you need care before you receive your new ID card, give your provider UnitedHealthcare’s retiree medical plan ID number: 923812
Prescription drugs
For retirees enrolled in an LS&Co. medical plan, prescription drug coverage is provided through OptumRx.
OptumRx ID card
You must use your retiree ID card for all prescription claims, or your prescriptions won’t be covered.
Need help?
Call OptumRx at +1-855-475-5082 if you need a new ID card. And if you need care before you receive your new ID card, give your provider the OptumRx retiree medical plan ID number: 923812.
Integrity Pharmaceutical Advisors (IPA)
LS&Co. has engaged IPA to help with pharmacy support. Registered pharmacists are available to help you navigate any pharmacy challenges. Call IPA at +1-855-980-2064. They will be happy to help you!
Dental
Unlike your retiree medical coverage, your dental coverage (through Aetna) will not be canceled when you turn 65 years old, as long as you keep your premiums current.
You can suspend or terminate your dental coverage anytime. Important: If you terminate your coverage, you will not be allowed to reinstate your coverage at any time.
Vision
All retirees are eligible for the EyeMed Vision discount program, which includes discount prices on eye examinations, glasses, lenses and more when you go to a participating provider. Plus, you don’t need to enroll to participate.
Refer to the EyeMed Vision Benefit Summary [PDF] for details. To find a participating provider, visit EyeMed or call +1-866-299-1358.
Cost for coverage
Medical and prescription drugs
Both you and LS&Co. share in the cost of your retiree medical coverage. The amount you pay for coverage depends on:
- Your years of service
- The overall cost of the plan you’re enrolled in (you pay 100% of any cost that exceeds the annual per-person maximum that LS&Co. contributes)
Your premium is based on a per-person rate. This means you pay one amount for your coverage and one amount for your spouse’s coverage. If you cover any eligible children, you’ll pay an additional cost of $100 per month, whether you cover one or more children.
Your monthly premium is subject to change annually and can be paid through pension deduction or PayFlex. See How Do I…? for details on how to pay for coverage.
Dental
The cost for dental coverage is covered under the retiree welfare plan.
Change in coverage
Suspend coverage
- You must suspend your LS&Co. health benefits if you go to work for another employer and are eligible for group health benefits through them. Coverage for your dependents will also be suspended.
- To suspend your LS&Co. health benefits due to coverage through another employer, sign the Notice to Suspend Coverage form, and return it to Ask HR as soon as possible. There will be no deductions to your pension check while your coverage is suspended.
- If you suspend your coverage and then want to reenroll in the LS&Co. plan, notify Ask HR within 31 days of the date that your other coverage stops.
Terminate coverage
- You can terminate your or your dependents coverage at any time for any reason. Coverage for your dependents will also be terminated, and you cannot ever reenroll in the LS&Co. retiree health plan. If you need to terminate your dependents coverage only, contact Ask HR
- To terminate your LS&Co. health plan coverage, sign the enclosed Notice to Terminate Coverage form, and return it to Ask HR within 31 days of the date of your retirement.
Allsup can help you explore the right medical plan
Choosing medical coverage is one of the biggest decisions you will make at retirement. And it can be overwhelming. Your health, finances and lifestyle all play a part in the medical plan you choose.
To help you make the best decision for yourself and your family, LS&Co. has partnered with Allsup, experts who can help you find the right coverage, at no cost to you.
How it works
When you contact Allsup, one of their trained specialists will work with you to:
- Assess your individual needs and budget
- Determine your eligibility for Medicare, prescription drug plans and the Marketplace
- Review your coverage options
- Compare plan costs
- Provide you with an overview of benefits
- Help you enroll in the plan that’s right for you
Learn more
For more information, visit Allsup online. And if you’re ready to get started, call +1-888-271-1173 to talk to a specialist.