A quarterly update for Stanford retirees
A quarterly update for Stanford retirees
October 2019
2020 Guide to Benefits Open Enrollment

Benefits Open Enrollment starts Oct. 21

  • Review this email for medical plan announcements and reminders.
  • Visit the Open Enrollment site to view all plan rates, and to use the Comparison Tool to see plan features side by side.
  • Attend the Retiree Fair and Information Session on Oct. 22 to speak with plan providers and Stanford Benefits staff.
  • Make changes to your benefits online Oct. 21 to Nov. 8, 2019. 

Creating less printed material for Open Enrollment

We are reducing the amount of paper communications we send, while making sure you have what you need to make educated choices. One of our first steps: we won't print and mail Personal Enrollment Worksheets to all retirees this year; that information is available to you through the My Benefits portal. Note: we also won't be mailing the Retiree Benefits Summary booklet for 2020.
See what other steps we’re taking and how you can help »

News & Reminders 

No health plan changes for Medicare-eligible retirees

Stanford will continue to offer two Medicare Advantage and two Medicare Supplement plans for 2020, as well as a dental plan and vision plan. If you don't need to make changes, your medical, dental and vision plan elections will automatically roll over.
View the 2020 contribution rates for retirees »

Changes to plan options for retirees under age 65

A new plan, Trio by Blue Shield, is available to you if you are not Medicare-eligible and if you live in the plan’s California service areas. Members of the EPO plan have also been notified that Stanford is discontinuing that plan amid concerns about its affordability.
Read all plan news »  

SHCA members will be required to designate a primary care physician (PCP) for 2020

SHCA will send you a letter in the mail with a recommended PCP based on your care history and location. You can change your PCP during Open Enrollment through My Benefits, or after by calling Stanford Member Care Services at 855-345-SHCA (7422). Note: You will receive new plan ID cards in January, which will include your PCP.
Explore the SHCA plan »

Eligibility change for California domestic partners

California will drop the age 62 requirement for opposite-sex partners in January. You'll be able to enroll these previously ineligible partners and dependents during Open Enrollment for coverage in 2020.
Find out how »
Visit the Open Enrollment site

Featured Sweetener

Stanford Continuing Studies

Students 65 years and older can receive a 20% tuition discount on any of the 550 courses (evening, weekend and online) offered each year in the liberal arts and sciences, creative writing, and professional and personal development, taught by Stanford faculty and industry experts. 
Keep learning »
The Stanford Retiree Insider publishes periodically to keep you informed throughout the year.
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