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7� 3/1d ia. D. Z . Eligibility Requirements Olt) To be eligible to enroll in the BlueMedicaresm Group PPO plan , eligible retirees and their eligible dependents must be enrolled in Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B . If a retiree did not enroll in Medicare Part B , the retiree must contact the Social Security Administration at 1 -800 - 772 - 1213 for assistance in enrolling in Medicare Part B . TTY users should call 1 -800 - 325 -0778 . A late enrollment penalty may apply . r For the BlueMedicaresm Group PPO plan , retirees must reside in the nationwide service area and not be actively working . > Medicare eligible dependents of an active group employee may enroll in the BlueMedicares"^ Group PPO plan . The active employee would need to select the group ' s commercial plan , and their Medicare eligible dependent can enroll in the BlueMedicare Group PPO plan . This is considered a " split- contract" . r The Medicare eligible group retiree and their Medicare eligible dependent must both enroll in the same BlueMedicaresm Group plan , or both remain on the commercial plan . Eligible retirees and dependents may enroll during the group ' s Annual Open Enrollment Period . Retirees and their dependents may also enroll if they met the requirements for a Medicare Special Election Period . Retirees and their dependents may disenroll during the group ' s next Annual Open Enrollment Period , at the group ' s discretion if returning to the group ' s commercial plan , or per Medicare guidelines . The employer group will also need to contact Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida . If a BlueMedicaresm Group member permanently moves out of the plan service area , the member will need to contact the group and also contact the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services at 1 - 800 -633 -4227 . TTY users should call 1 - 877 -486- 2048 . The employer group will also need to contact Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida .