Retiree Stipend Program

Wayne County Retiree Stipend Program Information

Medicare Advantage Plan Information for Stipend Retirees

The resources below pertain to Medicare-eligible Stipend Retirees that are enrolled or wish to enroll in the BCBSM Group Medicare Advantage plan or would like more information.

 

BCBSM Group Benefit Information
Visit the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan website or call the phone number on back of your BCBSM card

 

More information about enrolling in this plan
Visit TMR & Associates' dedicated website or call 313-963-1135

 

Medicare-Eligible Stipend Account Information
Municipal Employees Retirement System (MERS) or call 800-767-6377

 

P/HR Division of Benefits Administration
Call 313-224-5157 or email benefits@waynecountymi.gov

 

MERS / EMPOWER Information & Forms

 

 

2026-27 Annual Pre-Medicare Retiree Stipend Verification

Retirees that are part of the Wayne County Retiree Stipend Program must certify annually that they continue to be eligible for a stipend. All pre-Medicare stipends are stopped effective November 30 of each year. Retirees failing to respond by the given deadline will not receive a stipend payment beginning with the stipend payment issued with the December 1 pension check nor thereafter until such time as requested information is received and evaluated.

  • Verification Form Mail Date: Aug. 10, 2026
  • Effective Date for Stipend Change (if any): Dec. 1, 2026
  • Deadline for Responses: 30 days from date of notice

Stipend Verification Form & Instructions

 

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