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September 16, 2019

[NAME]

[ADDRESS]

[ADDRESS]

RE: Benefits 2020 Annual Open Enrollment

Dear:

Springfield Public Schools’ 2020 annual Open Enrollment period will be held October 28, 2019 through November 15, 2019. Open Enrollment is the time to enroll in or make changes to your current health, dental, and/or vision insurance elections. If you did not elect coverage during your first year of retirement, you are not eligible to elect a new line of coverage. If you are enrolled in the district’s group medical plans, participants have the ability to elect the group plan that best fits their needs at open enrollment each year. Elections made during Open Enrollment will become effective January 1, 2020. If you are satisfied with your current health, dental, and/or vision insurance elections, you do not need to take any action and your coverage will remain intact.

During this Open Enrollment, SPS will be hosting various events. The events are listed below along with a brief description and the date/time of each session.

|Flu Shot Clinic |Kraft Administrative Center |October 2, 2019 |There is no charge for the flu shot as long as you, your spouse|

| |1359 E. St. Louis Street |3:00 to 4:00 pm |and/or children are covered under the SPS medical plan. You |

| |Springfield, MO 65802 | |must bring your medical ID card with you. Please call |

| | | |417/523-4647 or email benefits@ to reserve your |

| | | |“shot”. |

|CLAIM Seminar |Kraft Administrative Center |October 2, 2019 |The CLAIM State Health Insurance Assistance Program’s office |

| |1359 E. St. Louis Street |4:00 to 6:00 pm |provides a non-biased educational event regarding Medicare |

| |Springfield, MO 65802 | |enrollment options. Please see the enclosed flyer for more |

| | | |details. Please call 417/523-4647 or email benefits@|

| | | |to reserve your “seat”. |

|The Hartford | |October 8, 2019 |Additional information regarding this plan will be mailed |

|Retiree Health | |4:00 to 6:00 pm |within the next week. Individuals eligible for Medicare will |

|Plan Premier |Kickapoo High School - Library | |have the opportunity to elect this SPS Group option as their |

| |3710 S. Jefferson Ave. |October 9, 2019 |Medicare supplemental coverage. |

| |Springfield, MO 65807 |4:00 to 6:00 pm |Special Enrollment Period 10/14/19-10/25/19. |

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Medical Premiums Changing; Dental and Vision Premiums Unchanged

The medical insurance premium will increase on 1/01/2020. This is the first premium increase the medical plan has seen in over six (6) years and is necessary to ensure the Health Benefits Trust fund is financially sustainable. We are pleased to inform you that there are no increases in monthly premiums for dental insurance and vision insurance for 2020. If you are satisfied with your current health, dental, and/or vision insurance elections, you do not need to take any action and your coverage will remain intact.

Open Enrollment Instructions

If you wish to make a change to your current elections, please return your Retiree Open Enrollment Form no later than Friday, November 15, 2019. Please be sure to keep a copy for your records.

Fax your enrollment form to 417-523-0194 -or -

Email your enrollment form to benefits@ -or -

Mail or Deliver your enrollment form to:

Springfield Public Schools

Attn: Benefits Department

1359 E. St. Louis St.

Springfield, MO 65802

Retirees interested in enrolling in The Hartford Retiree Health Plan Premier will have a separate enrollment period beginning October 14, 2019 through October 25, 2019. Enrollment must be made during this period to participate in The Hartford plan. If the Hartford Retiree Health Plan Premier is elected the Retiree is still considered to be enrolled in a group plan offered by the district and can change elections or plans during open enrollment each year.

Annual Notices

SPS is required to send a variety of annual health plan notices to you. The annual notices are enclosed. If you have any questions about the annual notices, please contact HR Services at 523-GOHR (4647).

Availability of Summary Health Information

The SPS Employee Health Plan makes available a Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC), which summarizes important information about any health coverage option in a standard format, to help you compare across options. In addition, a uniform Glossary of Health Coverage and Medical Terms is also made available as a resource to you. Both documents are available on the SPS website (About SPS/Departments/Human Resources/Benefits). A paper copy is also available, free of charge, by calling HR Services at 523-GOHR (4647).

Human Resources Department

Kraft Administrative Center

417-523-4647

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