October 26, 2016

Dear CNUMC Retiree Health Insurance participant,

The Annual Conference Open Enrollment for retiree health insurance takes place during the months of October and November. During the open enrollment period you have the opportunity to enroll in (or return to) either Blue Shield plan (HMO or PPO). Enrollment in United Healthcare and Kaiser Senior Advantage is available throughout the year for those individuals who have Medicare Parts A and B and live within the plan’s service area. Contact the Board of Pensions office if you would like to select a different plan. Change requests must reach our office by November 20, 2016 and will take effect on January 1, 2017.

There are two plan updates that should be highlighted. First, the deductibles for the Blue Shield PPO plan have increased from $1000 (individual)/$2000 (family) to $2500 (individual)/$5000 (family). Second, Kaiser Permanente will be opening offices in Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, and Watsonville effective January 1, 2017.

Included with this mailing are copies of the 2017 retiree health plan benefit comparison and the respective premium rates. Please note that the premiums shown apply for those who served twenty or more years in the California-Nevada Annual Conference and are eligible for the full Conference premium subsidy: $3,800 for a single; $7,600 for a couple. An attached Retiree Subsidy document shows the premium subsidy for those with less than twenty years of service.

MetLife continues as our Dental Insurance Provider for 2017. Vision care is provided through Medical Eye Services for both Blue Shield plans and the Kaiser HMO plan (materials only).

Please don’t hesitate to contact our office at (916) 913-1049 or email if you have any questions about the Conference health plans or would like to request enrollment forms. No action is necessary if you do not want to make any change; your enrollment will remain the same.

With your health and wellness in mind,

Paul Extrum-Fernandez Brian Grimmer Andrea Winchester

Conference Benefits Officer Assistant Benefits Officer Office Manager