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Unions advocate for members’ well-being throughout their careers. Why should retirement be any different? Fortunately, for unions that provide their retirees with Group Medicare Advantage, the health perks can last a lifetime.

A strong union presence

1 in 10 workers in the U.S. belongs to a union.

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Many union retirees rely on Group Medicare Advantage

1 in 5 Medicare Advantage enrollees are in a group plan offered to retirees by an employer or union.

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More unions = More health benefits

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Pie charts comparing healthcare access: 83% of union workers have a regular care provider, vs. 74% of non-union workers

More healthcare benefits = Better patient outcomes

Group Medicare Advantage plans can provide union retirees with life essentials not covered by basic Medicare plans, including:

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Dental, vision, and hearing care

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Prescription drug coverage

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Gym memberships

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Meal delivery services

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Controlled and consistent costs

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One of the nation’s largest provider networks

Together, these perks can lead to positive health outcomes, including:

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A lower rate of chronic illness

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A higher likelihood of receiving preventive care for critical health conditions, such as diabetes and cancer.

How do union retirees win on well-being?

By collectively bargaining for employer-sponsored healthcare coverage, union members, including retirees, are more likely to have access to high-quality healthcare benefits, such as those offered in a Humana Group Medicare Advantage plan.

To learn more, visit Humana Group Medicare
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