Seminars today in Springfield for state of Illinois retirees

[November 14, 2013]  SPRINGFIELD -- State Rep. Rich Brauer's office announced that there will be two Medicare Advantage seminars in Springfield on Thursday for state of Illinois retirees. At the seminars, state retirees can learn more about the Total Retiree Advantage Illinois program, known as TRAIL. Central Management Services personnel will answer questions.

Any state retiree affected may attend one of two sessions on Thursday, 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., at Hope Evangelical Church, 3000 Lenhart Road in Springfield.

The open enrollment period for state retirees ends Dec. 13.

Vision, dental and life insurance benefit plans are not changing. However, retirees must enroll in one of the state-sponsored MA-PD plans to continue having access to existing vision coverage. Life insurance coverage and, if elected, dental coverage, continue automatically.

Retirees will remain enrolled in their current state health care plan through Jan. 31, 2014. The new MA-PD plan retirees choose will start Feb. 1, 2014.

[Text from announcement sent on behalf of Rep. Rich Brauer by Illinois Senate Republican staff]