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Retirement Benefits - FY2004 (REVISED) <br /> February 13, 2004 <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br /> Coveraae: Medical/dental/vision coverage is available. You may purchase medical-only or the entire <br /> medical/dental/vision package. Dental/vision coverage alone is not an option. If you continue the <br /> medical-only coverage, you can not add dental/vision back to your plan until the next open enrollment <br /> period. <br /> Coverage may change annuallx. Retirees may only elect to continue the medical plan they were on at <br /> the time of retirement. However, retirees are eligible to participate in the City's annual open <br /> enrollment period; held each May or June. During the open enrollment period you may change medical <br /> plans if you choose. Regardless of your medical plan, all dental and vision coverage is provided <br /> through the City of Eugene Health Plan, administered by ODS Health Plans. <br /> <br /> j Note: Retirees covered by PacificSource who move out of the designated service area are eligible for <br /> coverage under the City Health Plan. Contact me at x8868 for information. <br /> Premium Collection Administration: The City of Eugene has contracted with BestChoice Administrators <br /> to administer. the health insurance eligibility and premium collection for retirees. You will receive <br /> information concerning premium payment methods and other services provided by BestChoice <br /> Administrators during the month following separation of employment. Their address is: <br /> BestChoice Administrators Telephone: 1-800-822-3173 <br /> P.O. Box 67240 <br /> Portland OR 97268-1240 <br /> This administration of premium collection will not change your health insurance coverage. You will <br /> continue to process health claims through your current carrier, either the City Health Plan <br /> (administered by ODS Health Plans) or PacificSource. <br /> Election Deadline: Retired employee coverage under the plan is conditioned upon you electing the <br /> coverage and paying the required self-pay premiums in a timely manner. The election to secure retired <br /> employee coverage must be made no later than 60 days after your retirement date. <br /> Premiums: You pay the cost of this coverage. Premium rates may change annuallx. See the attached <br /> Health Insurance Premium Rates for FY2003 for monthly premiums effective July 1, 2002, for the <br /> various City of Eugene pay units. <br /> Monthly Payments: Payment for coverage for any month is due on the first day of the month, <br /> and, in all events, must be made within 30 days. of the due date. The only exception is the <br /> premium payment for retired employee coverage during the period preceding the election of such <br /> coverage, which must be made within 45 days of the date of election. In all regards, retired <br /> employee coverage will terminate as of the last day of the prior month for which the <br /> monthly self-pay premium was not timely made. <br /> Long-Term Disability <br /> .For eligible employees, your coverage ceases on your last working day. There is no continuation <br /> coverage. <br /> _ _ _ <br /> <br />