Retired Employee Benefits
Town of Norton Retiree Benefits
- Blue Cross Health Insurance (until 65)
- Blue Cross Medex 2 Supplemental Health Plan (over 65)
- Altus Dental Insurance – Must be active on the plan when you retiree to continue coverage
- Boston Mutual Basic Life Insurance - Must be active on the plan when you retiree to continue coverage
Open Enrollment Schedule:
Blue Cross HMO & PPO & Dental – May for July 1st start
Blue Cross Medex 2– November for Jan 1st start
Planning to retire?
- Contact your Retirement Board at least three months prior to retirement
- Over 65? Apply for Medicare A & B to be eligible for the Town Supplemental Plans
- Complete the New Retiree Information Form
- Schedule an appointment with Payroll & Benefits to go over the retiree benefits
Health Insurance
Retired Employees under 65
There are two Blue Cross Blue Shield plans offered to retirees under 65 or who are not eligible for Medicare.
To enroll in any of the health insurance plans you will need to submit the following documents:
- Blue Cross Enrollment Form
- Health Insurance Affidavit
- Birth certificate for employee, spouse, and dependents
- Social Security number for employee, spouse, and dependents
Retired Employees over 65
The Town of Norton offers one Medicare Supplemental Plan to our retirees.
- Blue Cross Blue Shiled Medex 2 w/ MedicareRx Prescription Drug Plan
Enrollments are processed by the Town of Norton Benefits Office. For questions about enrollment, please contact Jennifer Sroka, 508-285-0222, [email protected].
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medex Member Services: 1-800-932-8323
- Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medex 2 Plan Summary
- Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medex 2 Enrollment Form
- Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue MedicareRx Prescription Plan Summary (Prescription Drug Plan that comes w/ Medex 2)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue MedicareRx Enrollment Form
Plan questions and assistance is through RetireeFirst, a retiree benefits management solutions and advocacy service provider. RetireeFirst Advocates are US-based and available to help you navigate the complex retiree healthcare landscape and troubleshoot any issues you may have with your insurance carrier, provider’s office, and pharmacy. RetireeFirst Advocates build real relationships with you and truly care about helping you navigate Medicare, understand your benefits, and connect you to programs that can improve your health and wellbeing. With RetireeFirst, you can rest assured that you have a dedicated team of experts on your side to help you make the most of your retiree benefits.
RetireeFirst Advocates
(508) 744-6804
(833) 217-5312
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Dental Insurance
All retirees must be enrolled in a Dental Plan at the time of retirement to continue their coverage. Dental Plan options can be changed during Open Enrollment.
- Altus Dental Plan Summary - Low Plan
- Altus Dental Plan Summary - High Plan
- Altus Dental Website Link
- Altus Dental Enrollment Form
Life Insurance
All retirees enrolled in the Boston Mutual Life Basic Plan can continue their coverage at the time of retirement. The plan amount decreases to $2,000. For Boston Mutual Life Insurance Claims - Please contact the Payroll & Benefits Office to have this information sent out to you.
- Basic Plan - provides a $2,000 Death Benefit and a $2,000 Accidental Death Dismemberment Benefit. The Town pays 75% of the premium cost and the retiree pays 25%.
- Boston Mutual Basic Plan Summary
- Personal Information Change Form
- Beneficiary Change Form
Health Reimbursement Plan (HRA)
The Town of Norton offers a Health Reimbursement Plan (HRA) to its' employees and non-Medicare retirees on the following health plans:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Network Blue HMO Health Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Care Elect PPO Health Insurance
- 2025-2026 HRA Notice
- 2025-2026 HRA Claim Form
- CPA HRA Direct Deposit Form