1.) I am hearing that the TRB medical plan is changing. Is it true and why is this happening? Yes, there will be changes effective July 1, 2018. But you will not need to make any decision until the last week in April, so you have sufficient time to explore your options. This change is…
The retired teachers’ health care account is in a shambles. The TRB has changed the fund to a Medicare advantage plan because the State has underfunded the account by almost $200 million over the last 8 years. The TRB is estimating that there will be an $8 million shortfall in the health fund budget already…
The Southern Fairfield County Retired Teachers’ Association contacted congress to discuss the Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provision. The letter below represents the request for follow-up as we work to get answers for retired Connecticut teachers. Dear President Trump: I want to thank you in advance for your office’s willingness to respond to…
Anthem’s First Impressions call center dedicated to TRB members will be open by 3/23. The initial member notification letters are being mailed this week and Anthem will follow with the enrollment guide packets, which will include the list of additional Anthem meetings. All TRB members will receive the enrollment kits before 4/1. Anthem will be…
The TRB Health Insurance Plan is changing as of July 1, 2018. Open enrollment will begin in mid-April and run until early May. Members will be receiving a preenrollment kit prior to April 1st. The pre-enrollment kit will include a full benefit plan description as well as “Opt-Out” instructions to remain in the Stirling plan.…