Retiree medical benefits County of Orange participants are provided through the Benefits Service Center (BSC), not OCERS.

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Dear New Year Retiree,

Retiree medical benefits County of Orange participants are provided through the Benefits Service Center (BSC), not OCERS.

After OCERS processes your intent to retire, the BSC will send you an enrollment solicitation. You’ll have 30 calendar days to make your retiree medical election. You can enroll in a County retiree medical plan, temporarily opt out of coverage, or permanently disenroll. If you don’t make an election by your deadline, you’ll receive the Automatic Benefits Coverage for retirees.

If you’re eligible for Medicare, you must apply with the Social Security Administration at least 90 days before your retirement date. Have your Medicare details readily available to make your election.

Retirees will have County retiree medical premiums automatically deducted from your OCERS pension check. It typically takes 2-3 months to be processed. In the meantime, you’ll receive monthly invoices for your health plan premium until your deductions are set up.

For questions about retiree medical plan options, contact the BSC at 833-476-2347. Log on to mybenefits.ocgov.com to learn more about your benefits.