San Jose Office of Retirement Service Open Enrollment

Important Information

October 12, 2023 – ORS staff presentation to San Jose Retired Employees Association (SJREA) at their monthly membership meeting. Click here for more info.  
October 31, 2023 - Open Enrollment Packets Delivered by U.S. Postal Service to your mailing address on file with ORS 
November 1, 2023 – Open Enrollment Begins. First day change forms will be accepted.  
November 8, 2023 – Retiree In-person Health Fair & Free Flu Shots 10 am - 2 pm - Leininger Center, Okayama Room  
November 9, 2023 – ORS staff presentation to Association of Retired San Jose Police Officers and Firefighters at their monthly membership meeting. Click here for more info. 
November 30, 2023 – Open Enrollment Ends. Last day change forms will be accepted.

Anthem Medicare Advantage Split Plans New in 2024, the Office of Retirement Services is pleased to offer the Anthem Medicare Preferred (PPO) with Senior Rx Plus plan to all Anthem Medicare enrollees. With the transition to the Anthem Medicare Preferred (PPO), your non-Medicare dependents enrolled in an Anthem Traditional HMO plan will be able to remain in their selected HMO plan option.

2024 Rates. Please review your plan’s rate sheet located on the Medical, Dental and/or Vision tabs.  
Anthem Medicare Advantage HMO will no longer be offered after December 31, 2023. Members currently on a MAHMO will automatically be transitioned to a MAPPO plan.
There are no new plans being added in 2024.   Dental options, vision options, and medical insurance options have not changed in 2024.  Click below to see plan details.

Anthem Medicare Advantage Plans 
- Anthem’s SilverSneakers program is a fitness and wellness program offered at no additional cost to eligible Medicare plans that helps all levels and abilities get active, get fit, and connect with others through online and in-person classes, over 15,000 fitness locations, and health & wellness discounts.  
- Anthem's 24/7 Nurse Line allows you to speak to a registered nurse anytime you need a nurse or have a health-related question.
- Anthem’s Live Health online brings a doctor and/or a mental health therapist to you via your phone, computer, tablet, or smartphone for $0. Use your Anthem member id number to create an account and be connected with a doctor immediately. 
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage (KPSA)
- Kaiser's Senior Advantage Silver&Fit program offers membership with participating fitness centers.  
- Kaiser’s Free Transportation to the Doctor program provides no-cost rides to and from your doctor visits.  
- Meals Program provides no-cost fresh, healthy meals delivered to your home immediately following an inpatient stay at a hospital or skilled nursing facility.  
- Quarterly OTC Wellness Benefit provides $70 to spend on over the counter (OTC) wellness products.