Disclaimer - The content (summary) of benefits included on this website page is for informational purposes only. It should not be considered as, or substituted for, the official Plan Documents of American Airlines Group, Inc.
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On July 25, 2018, the Bankruptcy Court ruled that 'some' AA Retirees who retired prior to Nov. 29, 2011, which was the declaration date of Chapter 11 Bankruptcy by AMR (American Airlines, Inc.) would retain their retiree medical insurance benefits. There are specific requirements to qualify for retiree medical insurance from AA which are based on management/non-management workgroups, union/non-union, your age, and the date of your retirement from AA.
The AA Retiree Medical Guide is published in its entirety on the retirees' website: www.retirees.aa.com
On October 9, 2020 - AA announced a new Medical Plan(s) for some AA Retirees.
For questions about the "Qualifications" for the new UHC Group PPO Advantage Plan - contact AA.
AA Benefits Service Center at 888-860-6178.
Monday–Friday: 7 a.m.–7 p.m. (CT)
For questions about the new UHC Group PPO Advantage Plan Coverage - contact UHC.
United Healthcare. 866-225-8816
Daily: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m
All questions pertaining to the enrollment dates should be directed to AA Benefits Center @888-860-6178
Payment for your healthcare coverage is through the same website as it was prior to the change in the AA medical plan(s). You can pay for the Supplemental Healthcare plans provided by HEALTHFIRST and/or United Healthcare (UHC) through the website link provided below.
>>> Payment for both Plans is handled by ALIGHT (Solutions).
>>> There is a premium for HealthFirst.
>>> There is no cost for the UHC Standard Advantage Plan.
>>> There is a monthly fee for the UHC Plus Plan which includes an enhanced Plan D for prescription medications.
You can set up an account and arrange direct withdrawal for the UHC Advantage Plus Plan with ALIGHT.
This link will take you directly to the LOG-In page set up by AA to enroll in the process for direct withdrawal.
On November 29, 2011, AMR Corp., the parent company of AA and American Eagle, and certain of its U.S. based subsidiaries (including AA & AE) filed voluntary petitions for Chapter 11 Reorganization in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.
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On July 25, 2018, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, for SDNY entered an Agreed Order to provide some classifications of AA Retirees medical benefits and based on the following stipulations.
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RETIREES' MEDICAL PLANS
Below is an "unofficial summary" of the AA Retiree Medical Plans and what workgroups qualified for them. This may not be an all-inclusive list of those who are eligible, and/or not eligible for the plans based on union contracts in effect at the time of the bankruptcy filing and subsequent decisions by the Bankruptcy Court.
1. NOT ELIGIBLE: Pilots.
They have access to a union-sponsored supplemental health plan.
2. NOT ELIGIBLE
Article 30 Flight Attendants.
3. NOT ELIGIBLE
As of January 10, 2010
Officer, Management/Specialist & Support Staff; who are over 65 yrs.
of age.
4. ELIGIBLE
AA Retiree Standard Medical (RSM).
Officer, Management/Specialist & Support Staff;
> If you retired on or before Dec. 31, 2010.
> The plan will end when you become eligible for Medicare.
5. ELIGIBLE
AA Retiree Standard Medical (RSM).
Agents, Representatives & Planners; > If you retired prior to Jan. 1, 2011.
> If you retired after Jan. 1, 2011, you are not eligible.
> The RSM Plan will continue until you reach age 65 yrs.
> Coverage will end when you become eligible for Medicare.
6. ELIGIBLE
SUPPLEMENTAL MEDICAL
FAs, TWU Represented Employees /Retirees, Agents, Representatives & Planners;
> If you retired on, or before
Dec. 31, 2010.
AA Supplemental Medical Plan is administered by HealthFIRST.
> The Supplemental Medical Plan covers eligible retirees, spouses or company-recognized domestic partners of participating subsidiaries of AMR Corporation.
> A retiree must enroll in the Supplemental Medical Plan at the time you first initiate your retiree medical.
> If you do not enroll for coverage at this designated time or do not maintain the coverage through your retirement, you are not eligible for this coverage.
> This is a term (year-to-year) plan. You must maintain your coverage every year.
"UNOFFICIAL" SUMMARY
RETIREE MEDICAL BENEFITS
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RETIREES BENEFITS GUIDE
IF YOU RETIRED BEFORE 11/01/2012
Included in the Guide
> Retiree Standard Medical (RSM)
> Retiree Value Plus Option
> Retiree HMO (RHMO)
> Supplemental Medical Plan
> Medicare Coverage
> Retiree Life Insurance Benefit
> Long-Term Care Insurance
You will need to copy and paste the following link into your browser.
A (287) page .pdf document will be displayed. You should download this document to your computer. This Guide will help you 'UNDERSTAND" the Retiree Medical Benefits you have now if you retired prior to November 1, 2012.
https://my.aa.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/12275_rbg_aa_prior.pdf
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RETIREES MEDICAL GUIDE
IF YOU RETIRED AFTER 11/01/2012
Included below is the website link to the AA Medical Benefits Guide ~~~ prior to the new AA/UHC Group PPO Advantage Plan which is being implemented on January 1, 2021.
Included in the Guide
> AA Pre-65 Retiree Medical
> Retiree Standard Medical (RSM)
> Prescription Coverage
> 2019 RSM Contributions
> Legacy US Airways Pre-65 Medical
If you enroll in the Retiree Standard Medical option (RSM) you will be assigned Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, or United Healthcare as your medical administrator, depending on your state of residence.
Express Scripts will provide your prescription drug coverage with both retail and mail-order options.
Via Benefits (Previously OneExchange)
Once you retire, American has agreed to allow Via Benefits (previously known as OneExchange) to offer you and your dependents options for health care coverage on the individual market.
Via Benefits offers additional options that may have better coverage and/or lower costs than the American retiree plans.
NEED HELP?
Attempting to navigate Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and other Supplemental Medical Coverage on your own is confusing and difficult.
For assistance with
> Original Medicare Parts A & B,
> Medicare Advantage Plans C
> Prescription Drug Coverage Part D
> Supplemental Medical Insurance Coverage Plans F, G, or N
Contact Kobey Liles, a licensed professional, at American Senior Benefits (ABS) to assist you and explain the various plans for which you are eligible.
(972) 740-2658
OR