A benefits change form is required to be submitted to the Benefits office prior to the retirement date. The form may be sent by pony mail, emailed to Benefits@hcpss.org or faxed to Benefits at 410-313-1531.
Yes, only if insured with the Carefirst HMO and within 30 days of the move date.
Yes, retirees have the same Open Enrollment period as active employees. This usually takes place in October of each year. Open Enrollment information is mailed to retirees.
Once you retire, you must complete and submit a benefits change form each time you want to make a benefit change. Benefits are effective the first of the following month.
Yes. Dependents may continue their existing benefit(s) in the event of a retiree’s death.
Upon your retirement date, the eligibility for retiree health benefits will be established, and you may select the one time opt-out option to preserve their ability to opt back in.
Yes, a dependent may be added during the annual Open Enrollment period for a January 1 effective date of the following year, or throughout the year within 30 days of a Qualifying Event such as a loss of other coverage.
If you are enrolled in the Aetna HMO or the Aetna PPO plan, you are able to keep your current benefits. If you are enrolled in the CareFirst HMO plan (which covers MD, DC and Northern VA) and are moving outside of the service area, you may request to switch to one of the Aetna plans within 30 days of the move.
Yes, you may add your spouse during the annual Open Enrollment period for an effective date of January 1 the following year. Outside of Open Enrollment you may add them within 30 days of a Qualifying Event such as a loss of other coverage.
Yes, a retiree may terminate benefits at any time throughout the year. A retiree benefits change form is required to be submitted to the Benefits office. The effective date of the term is the first of the month following the receipt of the change form and the approval by the Benefits office.
