What you need to know
Sandia provides Medicare benefits to eligible retirees.
As a Sandia Medicare retiree, you’re eligible to shop for individual Medicare Advantage, Medigap (also known as Medicare Supplement), and prescription drug coverage options, through Via Benefits.
Businessolver, Sandia’s retiree health benefits administrator, can assist you with your eligibility, enrollment in Group Medicare Advantage Medical, Dental and Medicare HRA plans, and assist with premium statements/payments.
Your costs for coverage depend on when you retired, your years of service, and your coverage level.
Retiree Health Coverage Eligibility
You need to meet specific age and Sandia service requirements to be eligible for retiree health benefits. The following HR Solutions articles provide more details about eligibility and the benefits available to you:
The following employees do not have access to the Sandia-sponsored medical and dental coverage upon retirement:
- Non-represented employees who were hired (or rehired) on or after Jan. 1, 2009
- Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU)-represented employees who were hired (or rehired) on or after July 1, 2009
- Metal Trades Council (MTC)- and Security Police Association (SPA)-represented employees who were hired (or rehired) on or after July 1, 2010
Your Retirement Date Determines Your Benefits
You have the following options for Sandia-sponsored group Medicare Advantage plans for medical and prescription drug coverage. The plans are offered through Via Benefits. Some of your plan options include:
- Humana Medicare Employer HMO Plan
- UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage (PPO) Plan
- Kaiser Senior Advantage (California only)
Your Spending Arrangement
As an alternative, you can choose the Your Spending Arrangement (YSA), which is a Sandia-funded account. You use your YSA funds toward purchasing an individual Medicare plan through the Via Benefits marketplace.
The amount of annual YSA credits you are eligible for depends on when you retired and/or your years of service. Annual YSA credit amounts are prorated for individuals who retire mid-year or who become eligible for Medicare mid-year.
Sandia provides Medicare-eligible retirees who retired on or after Jan. 1, 2012, with Your Spending Arrangement (YSA) credits to use toward paying for health care coverage.
The amount of annual YSA credits you are eligible for depends on when you retired and/or your years of service.
You choose Medicare coverage through the Via Benefits marketplace, purchase it yourself through Via Benefits, and then get reimbursed from the YSA funds Sandia provides.
Enrollment and Using Your Benefits
Via Benefits handles the retiree plan administration of your eligibility and enrollment for the Sandia retiree health benefits, as well as billing and collection of retiree health coverage premiums.
Via Benefits can also help you enroll or disenroll when you have a life event and answer any benefits eligibility or premium billing questions.
Retiree Open Enrollment
Each year, Sandia holds open enrollment – usually in the fall – which is your opportunity to review your benefits and make plan or coverage changes that would go into effect Jan. 1 of the following year.
You can visit www.sandiaretireebenefits.com for more information.
If you wish to change your benefits during open enrollment, call Via Benefits at 888-598-7809 to speak with a licensed benefit advisor who will help you find and enroll in medical and dental plans that meet your needs.
Documents and Forms
Benefits Choices and Guide:
2025 Sandia Post-Employment Health Benefits Guide
Additional documents:
Your Spending Arrangement (YSA) Program Summary
UnitedHealthcare Basic Group Medicare Advantage PPO Evidence of Coverage (EOC)
UnitedHealthcare Premium Group Medicare Advantage PPO Evidence of Coverage (EOC)
Humana Medicare Evidence of Coverage (EOC)
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage (HMO) with Part D Evidence of Coverage (EOC)
Contacts and Resources
HR Solutions
Via Benefits
888-598-7809
To shop for Medicare plans or enroll, visit www.my.viabenefits.com/sandia.
For details about the health benefits available to Medicare-eligible retirees, go to www.sandiaretireebenefits.com.

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