2018 Information *
- Retiree Benefit Rates 2018
- 2018 Retiree Medical Comparison Chart
- Insurance Contact Information 2018
- Blue Shield Updated Formulary Tier Definitions 2018
***January 1, 2018 P&A Group will assume the responsibility of administering the Retiree insurance billing statements. P&A Group offers various payment methods including: Auto-ACH debit from a designated financial institution; online payment through P&A website and IVR phone payment via ACH debit; check or money orders should be made payable to the P&A Group and send to: Department #652 P.O. Box 8000, Buffalo, NY 14267-8000
- P&A Group: How to Access My Retiree Billing in 2018 (New Billing Administrator)
- P&A Group Presentation
Forms
- Benefit Election Change Form 2018
- Benefit Cancellation Form 2018
- Address Change Form
- Blue Shield 65 Plus Enrollment Form 2018
- Blue Shield 65 Plus Dis-Enrollment Form 2018
- Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Enrollment Form 2018
- Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Dis-Enrollment Form 2018
- Blue Shield Declaration of Disability for Over Age Dependent Child
- United Concordia Dental Dependent Certification Form for Over Age Disabled Child
- MES Vision Affidavit of Disability for Over Age Dependent Child
Medical Comparison Chart Information
Blue Shield of California
- Blue Shield PPO Summary of Benefits 2018
- Blue Shield 65 Plus Summary of Benefits 2018
- Blue Shield Mobile Phone App
- Blue Shield Teledoc
- Blue Shield Diabetes Prevention Program FAQ
Kaiser Permanente
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Summary of Benefits 2018
- Kaiser Permanente Deductible HMO Summary of Benefits 2018
- Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage (KPSA) Summary of Benefits 2018
Medicare Information
- CMS Medicare & You 2018
- Kaiser Permanente’s Guide to Medicare
- Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP)
Dental by United Concordia
- Dental Benefit Summary Plan Name: Concordia Plus #1621
- Dental DHMO Provider Listing for Kern County
- Dental DHMO Specialist Listing for Kern County
- Finding a DHMO Network Dentist
- Making the Most of Your Dental Benefits
- United Concordia Open Enrollment Presentation
Vision by Medical Eye Services (MES)
- MES Summary of Benefits (Kaiser Members Only)
- How to Use Your Vision Benefits
Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account by ICMA
This program applies to Blue and White Collar and Safety Units Only depending on date of hire. For detailed information refer to your Unit’s MOU.
Need More Help? Vendor Contact Information
If you need to reach our plan providers, here is their contact information:
| Plan Type | Provider | Phone Number | Website | Policy/Group# |
| Medical | Blue Shield of CA PPO | 1-855-256-9404 | www.blueshieldca.com | W0054380 |
| Medical | Blue Shield Senior Advantage | 1-800-776-4466 | www.blueshieldca.com | W0054380 |
| Pharmacy | Blue Shield Mail Order CVS Health |
1-866-346-7200 | www.caremark.com | TBA |
| Medical | Kaiser Permanente Traditional HMO |
1-800-464-4000 | www.kp.org | 132733-1 |
| Medical | Kaiser Permanente High Deductible |
1-800-464-4000 | www.kp.org | 132733-5 |
| Medical | Kaiser Senior Advantage | 1-800-443-0815 | www.kp.org | 132733-4 |
| Dental | United Concordia | 1-866-357-3304 | www.unitedconcordia.com | 920318-002 |
| Vision | Medical Eye Service (MES) Kaiser/Blue Shield HMO Participants |
1-800-877-6372 | http://www.mesvision.com | 16269 |
| Billing | P&A Group | 1-800-688-2611 | www.padmin.com | n/a |
* Information listed here is subject to change. For the most current information please visit:
www.bakersfieldcity.us/gov/depts/human_resources/benefits/retiree_benefits.htm