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Important Information 

 

2027 Open Enrollment (OE) is coming! During the month of November, all retirees eligible for health care insurance may make changes to their insurance enrollment and re-enroll in in-lieu. Remember that you must re-enroll in health-in-lieu and dental in-lieu annually as those elections do not automatically roll over. For members with dependents under age 24, Open Enrollment is the time you can add your dependent children to your medical, dental and/or vision coverage (some coverage is available until age 26). Members who previously submitted full time student confirmations, and your dependent remains under the age of 26, you may need to re-enroll your dependents. If you are not looking to make any changes and wish to keep your insurance carriers for 2027, you do not need to submit any forms to Retirement Services. 

Open Enrollment 2027 Key Dates:    

  • October 08, 2026 – ORS staff presentation to Association of Retired San Jose Police Officers and Firefighters at their monthly membership meeting. Click here for more info.  
  • October 08, 2026 – ORS staff presentation to San Jose Retired Employees Association (SJREA) at their monthly membership meeting. Click here for more info. 
  • October 26, 2026 - Open Enrollment Packets Will Start to Arrive by U.S. Postal Service to your mailing address on file with ORS   
  • November 1, 2026 – Open Enrollment Begins. First day change forms will be accepted.    
  • November 4, 2026 – Retiree In-person Health Fair between 10 am to 2 pm at Leininger Center, Okayama Room  - Derma scans and Biometric screenings available! 
  • November 30, 2025 – Open Enrollment Ends. Last day change forms will be accepted.   

Additional 2027 Open Enrollment information will be posted no later than November 1st.