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What to Know: CalPERS Replacing United Basic Plans with Sutter
A message from CalPERS Stakeholder Relations Effective January 1, 2027, the UnitedHealthcare Basic HMO plans (Alliance and Harmony) will no longer be a part of CalPERS offerings. After conducting independent examinations of cost and...
CalPERS Announces Health Plan Premium Rates for 2027
CalPERS announced 2027 health plan premium rates today, keeping the overall weighted rate change to 4.97% while continuing to improve care quality for members. This year’s rates continue a three-year trend of lower year-over-year increases,...
Retiree Dental Benefits: Open Enrollment Sept. 14–Oct. 9, 2026 (coverage effective Jan. 1, 2027)
Starting January 1, 2027, retirees will have more dental choices to help you live well. Eight plan options will provide more ways to find affordable care, keep the dentist you trust and get the treatments your family needs. Review plan options and enroll during Open Enrollment, September 14 – October 9, 2026, for coverage effective January 1, 2027.
Greater Transparency and Accountability: Updates on Your Retiree Dental Benefits
Dear CSR members, I want to share important news that affects California State Retirees and our dental benefits. On June 1, 2026, the California Joint Legislative Audit Committee approved an audit of CalHR's administration of Delta Dental and...
What To Know About Changes to CalPERS Pharmacy Benefits
As of Jan. 1, CVS Caremark replaced OptumRx as the pharmacy benefits manager for certain CalPERS Basic and Medicare HMO and PPO plans. On Tuesday, CalPERS Health Plan Research and Administration Division Chief Rob Jarzombek, joined by CVS Caremark...
Conduent Data Incident: What CSR Members Should Know
Dear CSR Members: I want to inform you of a recent data breach affecting several CalPERS health plans. In December, I received notice that Conduent was the victim of a cyber-incident affecting a limited portion of its network. Conduent is...
RSVP Today for the Next CalPERS Retiree Webinar
CalPERS Retired Board Member Yvonne Walker, who represents retired members, invites you to join her for a special town hall webinar on Friday, Jan. 23, from 11 a.m. to noon, Pacific Time. Ms. Walker will discuss priorities relevant to retired...
CalPERS Pharmacy Benefits Manager Update
As a reminder, starting Jan. 1, 2026, pharmacy benefits for certain Basic and Medicare HMO and PPO plans will switch from OptumRx to CVS Caremark. Below is a guide on what health plans will be affected, and other frequently asked questions...
Social Security Administration Part D IRMAA Letters
A Message from CalPERS: On December 3, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) mailed letters to members who are subject to Medicare Part D Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) advising them that their prescription drug...
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