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2017 Annual Benefit Enrollment News
July 1, 2017 marks the renewal of your retiree benefit plans. Due to favorable plan utilization, we were able to
secure an 18 month medical renewal. What this means to you:
1)
The District’s medical plans and rates will be locked in for 18 months beginning July 1, 2017 through
December 31, 2018.
2)
There is only one plan change that applies to the HMO only. As of July 1, 2017, chiropractic care will have
a $40 copay for each date of service.
3)
We will hold open enrollment this spring with an effective date of July 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017
4)
We will hold a second open enrollment this fall with an effective date of January 1, 2018 – December 31,
2018. You can choose to make plan changes at that time if you wish, or keep your elections the same.
How to Enroll, Waive, and Confirm Benefits
Our July 1, 2017 open enrollment will begin May 1
st
and run through May 12
th
. Everyone must complete the
enrollment worksheet at the back of this guide in order to maintain your current benefits, or make a change. Your
enrollment worksheet needs to be returned to Stormi Vitt in the District office no later than May 12
th
. Failure to
complete your enrollment by the deadline will result in no coverage.
Benefits/Enrollment Communications
The District has moved the enrollment communications to an electronic format that allows you to view your
benefits/enrollment information via your computer or mobile device. This technology also allows you to click on
links to carrier websites and videos providing additional helpful tools and resources.
As a retiree, we currently provide your communications via mail. If you would like to receive your
benefits/enrollment communication electronically in the future, please provide your email address at the bottom
of the enrollment worksheet at the end of this guide.