2025 Oklahoma City Retired Employees Organization Meeting Schedule

 OCREO 2025 meeting dates for OKC

OPEN ENROLLMENT 2025 

For OE 2025, please review the important updates regarding medical benefit programs and IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan in the 2025 Retiree Guide. Additional OE and Vendor information  can also be located on the Open Enrollment tab to the left under Retirees.

Update on Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)  Contract Negotiations with Integris and OU Health

We are pleased to share we have reached a multiyear contract agreement with INTEGRIS Health, keeping them in BCBSOK networks. Through negotiations, we were able to come to an agreement that protects our members and customers’ access to quality care at fair prices. The new four-year agreement runs through June 30, 2028.

We have extended our contract agreement with OU Health through June 30, 2026.  The following OU Health facilities and providers in BCBSOK networks:

• OU Health Physicians providers and clinics (in OKC metro)

• OU Health University of Oklahoma Medical Center

• OU Health Oklahoma Children’s Hospital

• OU Health Edmond Medical Center

• OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center (including Hillcrest location in Tulsa and Norman Regional location)

• OU Health ER & Urgent Care

• OU Health breast imaging clinics

Travel Resources under the BCBS Retiree Life policy

Traveling outside the United States? If so, review the link below to review benefits under the Retiree Life policy. 

OK Travel Resource Services-BCBS Life

Important Information Regarding Integris Data Breach

During the Holiday weekend, media reports indicated that Integris Health had a data breach back in November 2023. The reports indicate that the hackers have sent emails to affected individuals on December 24th to send money in return for not selling information in the dark web. While the breach caused personal information to be released, Integris indicates that no financial information (banking, credit cards, etc.) was compromised. While the City of Oklahoma City had no involvement with the data breach, the City is committed to sharing information with employees to help protect their personal information. 

This is a phishing attempt and do not respond to or click links to any email requesting money to be sent in exchange for personal information to not be released or sold. 

Integris Health has established a webpage (links below) with additional information and actions you may take in order to protect your information. Any further questions should be directed to: 

 

Integrisresponse@integrishealth.org

Links for additional information:

 

https://integrisok.com/landing/cyber-event/cyber-event-dec-24-comm 

https://integrisok.com/landing/cyber-event 

2024 Open Enrollment 

***Police Retirees***

Effective January, OPPRS will no longer withhold premiums from your pension checks. Please click link below for additional information regarding transition to ACH.

Police Pension ACH

2024 MAPD Plan

The City of Oklahoma City is pleased to announce the retiree rate for the  MAPD (Medicare Advantage Plan) will be under $100 per month with retiree and spouse rate under $200 per month. This is a 50% reduction in premium from 2023 rates. The 2024 MAPD plan will still be administered by United Healthcare with the same benefit. 

NOTE: In  order to participate in the MAPD plan, all participants must be Medicare eligible and enrolled in Medicare Part A and B.

2024 MAPD Plan Guide

NEW 2024 EPO Plan

The City of Oklahoma City is excited to announce the addition of the new Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) plan for 2024 for non-Medicare retirees. The EPO plan from Blue Cross Blue Shield is a direct replacement for the HMO plan that will no longer be offered. The EPO plan will offer all same plan design as the HMO but with key advantages. Click on links below for additional EPO information.

 EPO

EPO FAQs

2024 Open Enrollment is coming 

Onsite Enrollment will be November 6-8 from 9 am to 4 pm at the Central Maintenance Facility, 3738 SW 15th St Building #3, Oklahoma City OK 73108.

For OE 2024, please review the important updates regarding medical benefit programs in the 2024 Retiree Guide.

 Please review the following checklist for Open Enrollment 2024:

  • If you are a non-Medicare retiree enrolled on the UnitedHealthcare HMO plan, you will need to make a new medical election for 2024. The City is excited to introduce a new EPO plan, administered by BCBS. The EPO will mirror the plan design and copay structure of the current HMO plan while offering a nationwide option of in-network providers. More information will be forthcoming on this exciting new option.
  • If you and your covered spouse are Medicare eligible, please take time to review our MAPD plan. Our new contract allows us to offer retiree only coverage for under $100 per month and spouse coverage for under $200 per month with no change in plan design from 2023.
  • Otherwise, if you are not making any changes, no action is required. Your current elections will remain the same for 2024.
  • Review and update beneficiary form for retiree group life insurance. Employee Benefits recommends submitting new forms every 5 years to ensure current information regarding beneficiaries are on file. Forms can be found in the next column under Forms.
  • If you made any changes, the changes will be effective on January 1, 2023. ID cards and materials should begin to arrive beginning December 20, 2022.
  • Premiums for your elected benefits are withheld in arrears. Premiums will change beginning with the check you receive at the end of January 2023.
  • Police Retirees Only – Beginning January 1, 2024, OPPRS will no longer withhold deductions from your pension checks. Additional information will be sent by mail regarding setting up alternate payment options.

If you would like additional information regarding Open Enrollment or any other retiree benefit, please refer to the Retirees tab on the left side. Vendor websites as well as common forms are on the right side.

 

Important changes to OKCCare Medical Center

Pre-Pack Medication 

To further personalize the care you receive at your OKC Care Medical Center, OKCCare Medical Center will ask that you make an appointment to be seen by our physician when requesting pre-pack medication refills (those medications dispensed at the clinic).  Please schedule your visit two weeks before you will run out your medications, so that your 90-day supply continues uninterrupted. This change helps ensure that your health conditions are optimally managed, and that both you and your doctor are partnering to make sure you feel your very best.

Other exciting care options are coming soon, including home delivery option!  Please keep an eye out for further communication regarding expanded services designed to serve you better.

 

Funeral Expenses (COVID only)

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters. We are dedicated to helping ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the virus. FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020. Please use links below to access additional information directly from FEMA. NOTE: The City does not sponsor or administer this program.

https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_english-funeral-assistance-flyer.pdf

https://www.fema.gov/disaster/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance/faq

 

Office Operations (updated as of 8/3/2021)

Office hours are from 8 am to 4 pm. After  4 pm by appointment only

If you have a plan specific question, please use the links on this page to contact the vendor(s) directly.

 

COVID-19 Update from OKC Care Employee Medical Center

As you are likely already aware, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is monitoring the current outbreak of COVID-19, a disease caused by the Coronavirus.

At Premise Health we have a dedicated COVID-19 Clinical Response Team that has been monitoring the evolution of the COVID-19 outbreak since mid-January 2020. Our top priority is ensuring the health and welfare of our members, clients, and team members.

Here are a few things we are asking of our members during this time:

CALL AHEAD if you have fever or respiratory symptoms: If you have already made, or would like to make a medical appointment, please CALL the wellness center and tell us about your symptoms. This will help our wellness center take steps to keep other people from getting infected or exposed.

MEDICATION REFILLS: If you need a refill authorization for your medications, please CALL the wellness center and one of our team members will be able to assist you.

STAY HOME: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that people who are ill with fever and cough should stay away from others. People with COVID-19 (the disease caused by coronavirus) should self-isolate at home during their illness. You should restrict activities outside your home. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the wellness center staff and our team will assist you.

Click here for OKC Care details.

Thank you for entrusting us with your care.

Premise Health

OKC Employee Medical Center

The OKC Employee Medical Center has reopened. Please refer to the OKC Employee Medical Center link on the left for additional information. 

Premise Health is the new clinic administrator. A link to their website can be found under quick links.

1095 Tax Forms

1095 Tax Forms are scheduled to be mailed by March 2, 2020. The 1095 Tax form is documentation regarding your health insurance coverage for 2019. You will need to keep a copy of the 1095 with your other Tax forms for audit purposes; however, you may file your Tax return prior to receipt of form. Contact your tax advisor with any questions.

Opioid epidemic drives new federal policies

 In 2017 the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared a public health emergency to address the national opioid crisis. More than 115 people in the US die daily due to opioid overdose and the Centers for Disease Control estimates that prescription opioid misuse costs the US $78.5 billion a year.  To address the crisis, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced many new requirements for the 2019 plan year. 

In order to comply with new CMS requirements as well as to promote better opioid prescribing and prevent opioid misuse/abuse, UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement providers of our Medicare Advantage Plan, will be implementing the following new opioid management strategies effective 1/1/2019:

  • 1-month supply restriction at both retail and mail
  • First-fill 7-day supply limit for individuals new to opioid therapy
  • Cumulative opioid safety reduction to 200 morphine milligram equivalent (MME) per day when opioids are prescribed by 2 or more providers
  • Capability to limit opioid coverage for at-risk individuals to certain prescribers and/or pharmacies

These new strategies will apply to long-acting and short acting opioid prescriptions in 2019.  Members who are in hospice care or being treated for a cancer-related pain will be excluded from these new safety edits except for the 1-month supply limitation. The 1-month supply limitation is intended to prevent opioid misuse/diversion by limiting the amount of opioids a member can have on hand at a given time.  Members and providers will be notified of these changes prior to 1/1/19.

These rules currently only affect our retirees, but it’s possible that these changes will start to be adopted by other health insurance plans.  Benefits Division is tracking the issue and will provide updates as new information becomes available.