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2022 Osage Nation Health Enrollment opens Oct. 1 – Dec. 15, 2021

Osage Nation’s Health Open Enrollment takes place from Oct. 1, 2021, to Dec. 15, 2021. During that time Osage Nation members can enroll or re-enroll in the following: 

  • 2022 Osage Nation Limited Health Benefit Plan (64 years and younger)
  • 2022 Osage Nation Limited Health Benefit Plan (65 years and older)
  • 2022 Osage Rx Card (all ages)
  • 2022 Medicare Plan F/Part D (65 and over, plus spouses)

All members who register or renew their Osage Nation Limited Health Benefit Plan will be entered to win a $100 Visa gift card! A winner will be randomly selected each week during the enrollment period. Detailed plan information and enrollment instructions can be found below.

2022 Osage Nation Limited Health Benefit Plan – OSAGE NATION MEMBERS 64 AND YOUNGER

The Osage Nation Limited Health Benefit Plan program continues to provide:

● $500 to Osages ages 64 and younger
Osage Nation members may receive the benefit through a debit card and/or reimbursement. Healthcare-related receipts should be submitted to (third party) RT Consulting for processing. Unused health benefit funds rollover is currently being phased out for Osages Nation members 64 and younger. For 2022, Osage Nation members 64 and younger can spend 2022 funds and any 2020 rollover amounts, if available. Beginning 2023, only 2023 funds will be available.

  • 2021 — you have access to 2021 funds and any 2020 and 2019 rollover amounts.
  • 2022 — you have access to 2022 funds and any 2020 rollover amounts, if available.
  • 2023 — you have access to 2023 funds.

Already enrolled in the limited health benefit plan?

Great! You will use the same benefit card for 2022. Simply visit the online portal to confirm your information and complete your enrollment by 12/15/2021: https://osagehealthbenefit.wealthcareportal.com. Members can also re-enroll using the Osage Nation Benefit Center Smartphone App.

Haven’t registered for online access yet?

Register now at https://osagehealthbenefit.wealthcareportal.com/Page/Registration Please note:

  • “Registration ID” will remain the Employer Name.
  • In the next field for the “Employer Name” you will need to enter: The Osage Nation.
  • For your Employee ID please enter your Tribal Enrollment number found on your

Osage Nation Membership Card in the top right-hand corner, minus the beginning zeroes. For example, if your ID number is 001234, you will enter 1234.

Not yet enrolled?
Let’s fix that. Please call (833) 406-0969 to get started. You will need to have your Osage Tribal ID No., date of birth, mailing address and contact information handy. Note: ALL Osages need to have an account to receive benefits. Parents/guardians will need to create an account for minors 17 and younger.

2022 Osage Nation Limited Health Benefit Plan – OSAGE NATION MEMBERS 65 AND OLDER

The Osage Nation Limited Health Benefit Plan program continues to provide:

● $1,000 to Osages ages 65 years and older
Osage Nation members 65 & older will continue to have funds rollover from the previous two years up to $1,000 each year. The total card amount cannot exceed $3,000 per individual. Note: Osages enrolled in the Osage Medicare Plan F/Part D cannot enroll in the Osage Nation Limited Health Benefit Card Plan.

Already enrolled in the limited health benefit plan? Great! You will use the same benefit card for 2022. Simply visit the online portal to confirm your information and complete your enrollment by 12/15/2021: https://osagehealthbenefit.wealthcareportal.com. Members can also re-enroll using the Osage Nation Benefit Center Smartphone App.

If you haven’t registered for online access yet?

Register now at https://osagehealthbenefit.wealthcareportal.com/Page/Registration. Please note:

  • “Registration ID” will remain the Employer Name.
  • In the next field for the “Employer Name” you will need to enter: The Osage Nation.
  • For your Employee ID please enter your Tribal Enrollment number found on your

Osage Nation Membership Card in the top right-hand corner, minus the beginning zeroes. For example, if your ID number is 001234, you will enter 1234.

Not yet enrolled? Let’s fix that. Please call (833) 406-0969 to get started. You will need to have your Osage Tribal ID No., date of birth, mailing address and contact information handy.

NEW! Osage Rx Card: FREE Prescription Savings Discount Card

  • Open to all Osages

Osage Rx is a NEW prescription drug discount program that provides access to affordable medications through a simple, transparent and personalized experience. It lets consumers pay the lowest price possible for medications they may need for every member of the family, including pets!
What you need to do:

  • All Osages registered in the Osage Nation Limited Health Benefit Plan will receive an Osage Rx card in the mail by January 1, 2022.

2022 Medicare Plan F/Part D

  • Open to elders and their spouses 65 and over or turning 65 within 6 months. Must be enrolled in Medicare Part A and Part B to sign up.
  • Individuals already enrolled in Osage Medicare Plan F/Part D DO NOT have to re-enroll.

You will need to have your SSN and Medicare Beneficiary Identifier, which is the number on your Medicare card. To request an information packet and/or enroll, please call United American at (877) 722-6973.

Note: Individuals cannot enroll for Osage Medicare Plan F/Part D and the Osage Nation Limited Health Benefit Plan at the same time.

To find out additional benefit details, please visit osagenation-nsn.gov.


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Osage Nation Press Release


Original Publish Date: 2021-10-12 00:00:00

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