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2025 HIGHLIGHTS

 

2025 Medical Premiums

2025 medical premiums will increase, driven by Thrivent’s claims experience as well as the cost of healthcare increasing nationally.

 

Benefits enhancements

Resources for those enrolled in the pre-65 UMR plans

You can search for a medical or mental health provider in the network online at ThriventHealthNavigator.com. (NOTE: there is a separate link for mental health providers) or on the Surest App.

 

If you have questions about medical claims, billing, coverage, prior authorization or other questions,

  • Quantum continues to be your health care navigator and advocate for Pre-65 coverage on the UMR plans. 888-981-8488.
  • Surest Member Services with any questions at 866-683-6440.

New Name, Same Great Team:

The company name behind the Thrivent Retiree Service Center is changing.  Mercer recently sold their Retiree Life and Health administration business to Aptia, a new insurance administration provider.  What’s not changing are the people and support you currently receive.  Rest assured that the transition to Aptia will not impact the service and support you currently receive from the Retiree Service Center.

 

  • If you have any questions or need assistance as you review this information, please contact us. Mercer Retiree Service Center customer service representatives are here to assist you.

  • Thrivent offers you and your spouse/domestic partner, who are age 65 and older, the opportunity to compare plans and enroll in Medical and Prescription Drug coverage through Mercer Marketplace 365+ Retiree. Licensed benefit counselors are available to help you select the best plan which fits your healthcare insurance needs.

  • Thrivent retiree medical plans offer those retirees not yet eligible for Medicare access to the same medical coverage— up to age 65—as the coverage that’s offered to active employees.

  • “My Account” is a self-service tool providing 24-hour access to your Plan information for those currently enrolled. My Account is mobile friendly and will work on any Android, iPhone or Tablet in addition to your personal computer.

IMPORTANT MESSAGES; KEEPING YOU INFORMED.

  • When to Contact the Thrivent Retiree Service Center

    The Mercer Retiree Medical Service Center customer service representatives are available between the hours of Monday through Friday from 7:30 am – 5 pm CT to assist you.  Our dedicated toll-free phone number is 1-855-255-9095. You can also email for assistance at retiree.service@mercer.com.


    Mercer will be responsible for communicating all member enrollments and eligibility to each of the carriers. If there are any questions regarding the activation of your coverage with a carrier you will need to contact Mercer.
     

    Please contact us directly for:

    • Plan eligibility/effective date information/questions
    • Enrollment status/coverage elections
    • Requests for enrollment materials, age outs and new retiree information
    • Billing, rate and payment questions, duplicate bill requests
    • Address, phone, or email address changes
    • Retiree Life (AAL plans only) information
    • Beneficiary updates
    • Termination of coverage for yourself or dependents
    • Death notifications
    • Requests for benefit summaries and/or Summary Plan Descriptions
    • General benefit information for the retiree medical program
    • How to obtain ID cards/other benefit information from vendor(s)
    • Transfer to the pension administrator, 401k administrator, or health plan carriers
    • Qualified Life Events
    • Designation of an authorized representative or Power of Attorney
  • User Guide – Mercer My Account – 24-Hour Access to Your Plan Information

  • Setting Up Automatic Payment (EFT/ACH)

    Good news: You may elect an automatic premium payment option so that your premium amount will automatically be withdrawn from your bank account via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT/ACH) on a monthly basis. This convenient payment option ensures timely receipt of your monthly premium payments. If you choose this automatic payment service, you will not need to send a monthly premium check to Mercer after this service is set-up.

    To avoid late payments or lapsed coverage, set up auto-pay today at www.mercermyaccount.com or click on My Account in the upper right corner of the page.
  • Understanding your Thrivent Retiree Service Center Monthly Invoice

    All monthly bills generate the first Saturday of each month for the next month’s premium due. Below is an example of how the billing process works:

    • The bill for October premium is generated on the 1st Saturday in September and payment will be due October 1.
    • If full payment is not received by the October premium due date, 10/1, a second billing notice generates on the 1st Saturday in October. This billing notice will include the November premium amount in addition to the October amount due.
    • October’s premium payment must be received by the Mercer Retiree Service Center no later than October 31st in order to keep coverage active.


    Click here to view a PDF further explaining your premium notice.

  • Address/Personal Information Changes

    If there is an address change, please contact the following applicable parties to ensure your records are correct:

    • Thrivent – Please contact the Thrivent HR HelpLine by phone at 1-800-847-4836 (say the word "Directory" and enter extension 6414 when prompted) or email at human.resources@thrivent.com.
    • Mercer Retiree Service Center – Medical and Life - Mercer Retiree Medical Service Center customer service representatives are available between the hours of Monday through Friday from 7:30 am – 5 pm CT to assist you.  Our dedicated toll-free phone number is 1-855-255-9095. You can also email for assistance at retiree.service@mercer.com. You can also make this change by using the My Account.
    • Other Retiree Programs – Please remember to contact the providers of other retiree programs you may be enrolled in such as Pension and 401(k) to change your address accordingly. Use Resources tab for the most current contact information. 
  • Mercer Retiree Service Center Holiday Schedule

    Click Here for the 2025 Holiday Schedule.
  • 2025 Electronic Funds Transfer Calendar

    Click Here for the 2025 Electronic Funds Transfer Calendar.