Enroll in our Medicare Advantage plan for Postal Service retirees

APWU Health Plan offers a Medicare Advantage plan for High Option retirees covered by Medicare Part A and Part B. The UnitedHealthcare® Medicare Advantage (PPO) for APWU Health Plan enhances your Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program coverage by reducing or eliminating cost-sharing for services.

UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage (PPO) for APWU Health Plan

Our Medicare Advantage plan offers extra coverage for PSHB retirees:

Choose a Medicare Advantage plan with added benefits

Renew Active®1

Stay active with a free gym membership and access to thousands of digital on-demand workout videos and live-streaming fitness classes.

UnitedHealthcare Healthy at Home

Get the support you need through home-delivered meals, transportation to medical appointments, and in-home personal care to assist with daily activities—all at no cost to you.

UnitedHealthcare HouseCalls2

Get an annual in-home preventive care visit at no extra cost.

UnitedHealthcare Hearing3

Receive a hearing exam and access a wide selection of custom-programmed hearing aids—available in-person at 7,000 providers nationwide4 or through home delivery.

Provider network

See any doctor you want and pay the same cost share, as long as they accept Medicare patients and the Plan.

Enhance your High Option coverage with Medicare Advantage

To qualify for our Medicare Advantage plan, you must be retired and enrolled in the APWU Health Plan High Option. You also need to enroll in Medicare Part A and Part B.

Contact UnitedHealthcare to find out if you’re eligible to enroll in our Medicare Advantage plan:

Monday – Friday, 8 am – 8 pm CT

Download and access Health Plan resources

View all Medicare Resources

Plans are insured through UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company or one of its affiliated companies, a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in the plan depends on the plan’s contract renewal with Medicare.

1 Participation in the Renew Active® program is voluntary. Consult your doctor prior to beginning an exercise program or making changes to your lifestyle or health care routine. The information provided through Renew Active is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Gym network may vary in local market.

2 HouseCalls may not be available in all areas.

3 Other hearing exam providers are available in our network. Your plan includes benefits for hearing aid coverage outside of the UnitedHealthcare Hearing network. See plan for details.

4 2019 UnitedHealthcare Internal Data.

Important Alert: Beware of Pharmacy Scam Calls

CVS Pharmacy has reported an increase in scam calls from criminals pretending to be pharmacy representatives. These scammers may ask for sensitive personal information, including your driver’s license number, Social Security number, or insurance details.

How to Protect Yourself

  • Hang up immediately – If you receive an unexpected call and are unsure if it’s legitimate, do not engage. Hang up and contact CVS directly.
  • Verify with CVS – Call your local CVS pharmacy using their official number. Find a CVS near you: CVS Store Locator
  • Never share personal information – Do not provide your prescription details, insurance information, Social Security number, or financial details to unknown callers.
  • Contact your prescription drug provider – If you are unsure about a call related to your medication, reach out to your prescription provider directly:

Common Scam Tactics

Scammers may ask questions such as:

  • Do you need any medication refills?
  • What prescriptions are you taking?
  • What is your driver’s license or Social Security number?
  • Can you confirm your insurance details?

Stay alert and protect your personal information. If you suspect a scam, report it to CVS or your prescription provider immediately.

Happy Holidays

Our offices will close at noon on Tuesday, December 23, and will remain closed through Friday, December 26. We will reopen at 8:30 a.m. ET on Monday, December 29.

For 24/7 access to your healthcare benefits, log in to your postal member portal or federal member portal.

Happy Thanksgiving

Our offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 27 – 28, to observe Thanksgiving. We will reopen at 8:30 a.m. ET on Monday, December 1.

All eligible postal workers, federal employees, and retirees can enroll in APWU Health Plan during Open Season.

We honor military veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces

Our offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, to observe Veterans Day. We will reopen at 8:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday, November 12.

For 24/7 access to your healthcare benefits, log in to your postal member portal or federal member portal.

Health Plan offices closed

Our offices will be closed on Monday, October 13, to observe Columbus Day. We will reopen at 8:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday, October 14.

For 24/7 access to your healthcare benefits, log in to your postal member portal or federal member portal.

Happy Labor Day

Our offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, to observe Labor Day. We will reopen at 8:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday, September 2.

For 24/7 access to your healthcare benefits, log in to your postal member portal or federal member portal.

Happy Independence Day

Our offices will close at noon on Thursday, July 3, and remain closed on Friday, July 4, to observe Independence Day. We will reopen at 8:30 a.m. ET on Monday, July 7.

For 24/7 access to your healthcare benefits, log in to your postal member portal or federal member portal.

Happy Juneteenth

Our offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19, in honor of Juneteenth. We will reopen at 8:30 a.m. ET on Friday, June 20.

For 24/7 access to your healthcare benefits, log in to your postal member portal or federal member portal.

In honor of all who served

Our offices will be closed on Monday, May 26, to observe Memorial Day. We will reopen at 8:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday, May 27.

For 24/7 access to your healthcare benefits, log in to your postal member portal or federal member portal.