AvMed has made the decision to exit the Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug (MAPD) market effective December 31, 2025; therefore, AvMed Medicare Advantage plans will not be offered for the 2026 plan year.

As an M-DCPS retiree you have several options:

• You can enroll in a School Board sponsored Medicare plan
• Return to Original Medicare (Parts A & B)

AvMed has established a Miami-Dade County Public Schools dedicated Medicare Transition Support Team that will be in place from October 1, 2025 – October 31, 2025 to assist with the following:

• Respond to Member inquiries regarding current coverage.
• Assist Members currently participating in Care Management programs by connecting them with the appropriate AvMed Care Management representative.
• Answer additional questions you may have regarding when and how to select a new Medicare plan for 2026.

You can reach the AvMed M-DCPS dedicated Transition Support Team by calling 1-844-439-5383, Monday – Friday,8:00am – 8:00pm.

As stated above you have several options to consider:

• Enroll in a School Board sponsored Medicare Advantage plan with Humana or UnitedHealthcare during this open enrollment period.
• Return to Original Medicare (Parts A & B) and enroll in a School Board sponsored UnitedHealthcare Part D Prescription Drug Plan (PDP). Failure to obtain prescription drug coverage may result in a penalty.
• Enroll in a School Board Sponsored Medicare Supplement plan through UnitedHealthcare to help with out-of-pocket costs (this plan does not include creditable prescription drug coverage).

If you do not actively select a new Medicare plan during this open enrollment period, you may be automatically enrolled in Original Medicare, with an effective date of January 1, 2026. Please note, you are still required to obtain credible prescription drug coverage through a stand-alone Part D Prescription Drug Plan regardless of whether you take medications or not. Otherwise, you may be subject to a penalty.