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UK moving to Humana for Medicare Advantage plan

We’re excited to partner with Humana to begin providing your Medicare Advantage plan beginning January 1, 2026. You should have received a welcome kit from Humana in the mail. You can also visit your.humana.com/uky to learn more.

 You’ll also have opportunities to meet with Humana representatives in person and online:

In-person seminars

Monday, October 27
10 a.m. to noon

Wednesday, November 5
1-3 p.m.

Clarion Hotel Conference Center-North
1950 Newtown Pike
Lexington KY 40511

Webinar

Tuesday, November 11
10 a.m.

Webinar link: https://huma.na/UKY
Dial-in: Dial-in: 312-626-6799 or 888 788 0099
Webinar ID: 986 8620 8376
Passcode, if prompted: 540272

Webinar links are case sensitive.

Health insurance differs by age

Before you turn 65, you have the same health insurance options as employees. Once you enroll in Medicare through the government at age 65, you’re eligible for our UK health insurance which supplements Medicare. It's called Medicare Advantage.

Benefits enrollment timeline by age

Under age 65  
UK Health Insurance
HMO, PPO or Indemnity
Annual Open Enrollment
Spring: late April
Age 65 & over  
UK Health Insurance
Medicare Advantage
Annual Open Enrollment
Fall: October 15 - December 7
2025-26 Retiree benefits booklet

View our 2025-26 Retiree Booklet for information about health, dental and vision insurance. Note: UK Retail Pharmacies is also now the exclusive pharmacy for HMO members. 

View Booklet