2025 HEALTH PLAN INFORMATION
If you have any questions about your coverage for 2025, County of Orange retirees can visit the Employee Benefits website, hrs.ocgov.com/retiree.benefits or click here.
The 2025 rate charts can be accessed by clicking here for the Excel charts or here for the PDF version.
If you have questions regarding your health plan, contact the Benefits Service Center at 1-833-476-2347 or they can be reached on-line by clicking here. Normal hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
LUNCHEON REMINDER
Our luncheons are held at the Elks Lodge located at 1751 South Elks Lane, Santa Ana, CA 92705. All the luncheons will provide a main dish, a salad with vegetables, rolls and dessert. Coffee, tea, and ice water will also be served.
The Elks Lodge is next to the OC Credit Union building on St. Andrews Place. The major cross streets are Grand Avenue and Edinger in Santa Ana. You will find plenty of parking spaces!
We hope to see you at our next luncheon on September 17, 2025. The Elks Lodge will be serving a main dish, salad, rolls and dessert. Coffee, tea, and ice water will also be available. Reservations for the September 17, 2025 luncheon must be received by no later than September 10, 2025.
For more information, please click here.
MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAMS
If you or someone you know is having trouble paying for healthcare costs, there may be ways to save money on Medicare premiums and other costs. You can get help from your state paying your Medicare premiums. In some cases, Medicare Savings Programs may also pay Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments if you meet certain conditions. Please click here for additional information.
REAOC BOARD OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
The REAOC Board monthly meetings are held monthly via the online Zoom platform. You may see the meeting dates by clicking here. If you have any issues or questions you would like to have us discuss, please contact the REAOC office at (714) 840-3995.
WHEN YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION CHANGES
If you move, get a new or change your e-mail address or telephone or if you have a name change, there are actions that are necessary so that you continue to receive your benefits, newsletters, e-mails, etc.
If any of the above pertains to you, you need to notify REAOC, the Orange County Employees’ Retirement System (OCERS) and the County of Orange Employee Benefits Center with the new information.
To contact REAOC – call (714) 840-3995 or go to http://reaoc.org/email-us/ to e-mail the new/changed information.
To contact OCERS – call (714) 558-6200 or go to https://www.ocers.org to go to their website and sign-into “MyOCERS” to update your information.
To contact the County of Orange Employee Benefits Services Center – call (833) 476-2347 or to go to the benefits website by contacting My OC Benefits™ directly through IntraOC, or on the internet at mybenefits.ocgov.com.
NEWSLETTERS
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NEWS WEEK OF JUNE 9, 2025
Unions want to chip away at Jerry Brown’s pension law. He has something to say about that
Cal Matters reported: “California firefighters say their retirement age puts them at risk of injury and illness. They’re asking to lower that date, a move that former Gov. Jerry Brown warns would add risk to pension plans. – – – – – California public employee unions think their members are falling behind financially in retirement, and for the first time in recent memory they’re making a serious case to increase their pensions. They proposed legislation this spring that would allow newly hired police and firefighters to retire two years earlier — at age 55 — and with a more generous pension formula, arguing that the nature of their work exposes them to hazards and takes a toll on their health. – – – – – Their proposal would chip away at the 2012 law then-Gov. Jerry Brown championed to shore up California’s public pension funds after they suffered severe losses in the Great Recession and lumbered to recover under the weight of benefits lawmakers expanded in better days.” (Read More)
Former OC Supervisor sentenced to 5 Years in federal prison in bribery scheme
On Monday the Voice of OC reported: “A federal judge sentenced former OC Supervisor Andrew Do to five years in prison on Monday morning after he pleaded guilty last year to accepting more than $500,000 in bribes to send over $10 million in contracts to nonprofits his daughter worked with. “I do not believe a sentence any less than the maximum represents the seriousness of the crime,” U.S. District Judge James Selna said during Monday’s court hearing at the Ronald Reagan Courthouse in Santa Ana. Do’s attorneys argued he should receive less than three years in prison, with Do claiming in a letter to the judge he did not understand that he was receiving bribes at the time.” This article describes several other investigations of Do’s political career over a decade or more. (Read More)
Trump administration to prioritize ‘patriotic Americans’ for federal jobs
Politico reported: “Under the plan, all federal job vacancy announcements starting at the GS-5 pay grade or above will require short essay responses to questions about their commitment to the Constitution, how they plan to improve government efficiency, how they plan to advance Trump’s executive orders and policy priorities, and about their work ethic.” (Read More)
Despite Trump’s claim, no policy change underway for migrant farmworkers
The Washington Post reported on Friday: “President Donald Trump announced Thursday that “changes are coming” to protect farmers from losing workers to his aggressive deportation campaign, but no such policy changes are underway, according to three people with knowledge of the administration’s immigration policies.” (Read More)
Orange County braces for ICE
This June 10 article at Voice of OC reports that there has been some ICE and protest activity in Santa Ana on Monday, and that there is a lot of concern: On Tuesday morning, the Ronald Reagan federal courthouse was boarded up with plywood as California National Guardsman restricted traffic by the building. They were also stationed in front of the federal building not far away, which houses an ICE office and other federal departmental offices.” (Read More)
Calls grow for military to stop ‘occupying’ Orange County
This article was published by the Voice of OC on Wednesday, June11: “A coalition of elected officials in Santa Ana are demanding the withdrawal of the California National Guard from the city’s streets following two days of demonstrations against a recent wave of federal immigration crackdowns. – – – – – Since Monday, people have rallied along the downtown streets of Santa Ana – the heart of Orange County where immigration courts and federal authorities operate – protesting the federal government’s current approach to immigration enforcement. (Read More)
Is a military presence fueling tensions?
The Voice of OC explores the issue: “California Governor Gavin Newsom lambasted President Donald Trump’s decision to send in the California National Guard to the region – along with readying the Marines. This brazen abuse of power by a sitting president inflamed a combustible situation, Newsom said in a Tuesday evening speech. He doubled down on his dangerous National Guard deployment by fanning the flames even higher ‘We do not want our streets militarized by our own armed forces. Not in LA, not in California, not anywhere,’ Newsom said. – – – – – About 20 minutes into the news conference, a Customs and Border Patrol Black Hawk helicopter began circling Downtown Santa Ana – flying right over the Orange County Courthouse.” (Read More)
Orange County ICE raids expand into Irvine
The Voice of OC reported on Thursday: “Earlier this morning, the City of Irvine was notified by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that they would be conducting targeted immigration enforcement operations at several locations throughout the City. It has been confirmed that these activities are focused on locating specific individuals under investigation for criminal activity who also have immigration law-related violations,” reads a Thursday afternoon city news release.” (Read More)
More than 1,500 ‘no kings’ protests planned amid Trump crackdown on L.A. demonstrations
On Wednesday Time reported: “More than 1,500 “No Kings Day” demonstrations are set to take place across the U.S. this weekend to protest the Trump Administration as President Donald Trump holds a military parade in Washington, D.C. – – – – – “No Kings is a nationwide day of defiance. From city blocks to small towns, from courthouse steps to community parks, we’re taking action to reject authoritarianism—and show the world what democracy really looks like,” the “No Kings Day” description said. “On June 14th, we’re showing up everywhere [Trump] isn’t—to say no thrones, no crowns, no kings.” (Read More)
ABOUT OUR LUNCHEONS
WHY
REAOC luncheons are held for the purpose of bringing Orange County retirees together for an afternoon of camaraderie, entertainment, and information. Friends and family are always welcome! Each luncheon features a different theme, with door prizes, and special gifts. As an added bonus, there is a valuable Progressive Drawing. They also serve as a general meeting for the membership.
WHERE
Please note that we have a new venue for our REAOC luncheons. We will hold our luncheons at the new Elks Lodge in Santa Ana! The Elks Lodge is located at 1751 South Elks Lane, Santa Ana, CA 92705. All the luncheons will provide a main dish, a salad with vegetables, rolls and dessert. Coffee, tea, and ice water will also be available.
The Elks Lodge is right next to the OC Credit Union building on St. Andrews Place. You will find plenty of parking spaces! Attend and have fun visiting with your friends and guests at the Elks Lodge. Please see your upcoming Informer newsletter for additional information.
For directions, see map below showing where the Facility is located. Please DO NOT call the Facility to make reservations. Reservations are made by sending in the reservation form in The Informer or by calling the REAOC office at (714) 840-3995. You may also make reservations and pay for your luncheon by sending the form found in the Informer newsletter along with your payment via Zelle.
WHEN
For 2025, the luncheons will be held on Wednesdays on the dates listed below:
January 22, 2025
March 19, 2025
May 7, 2025
September 17, 2025
December 17, 2025
To ensure a parking spot please arrive by 11 a.m. Please carpool if possible.
We hope to see you at the REAOC luncheon!
Cost for the luncheon is $20.00 per person. A reservation form is provided in The Informer (on the current Luncheon page),or you can click here to obtain a reservation form to mail into the REAOC office or you may email the REAOC office about your reservation (reaoc@reaoc.org).
Reservations for the September 17, 2025 luncheon must be received by no later than September 10, 2025.
HEALTH CARE PLANS AND RATES FOR 2025
The County Board of Supervisors were presented with the proposed new Health Plan Rates for 2025 at their July 23, 2024 Board meeting. The 2025 rate charts can be accessed by clicking here.
REAOC prepared comparison charts comparing the 2024 rates to the newly approved 2025 Health Plan Rates. You may review these comparison charts by clicking here. Please note that the worksheet has several tabs on the bottom that will show all of the comparisons by health plan type.
HEALTH CARE PLANS AND RATES FOR 2024
The Board of Supervisors approved the new Health Care Plans and Rate for 2024 at the Board meeting on July 18, 2023. The rate charts can be accessed by clicking here.
THE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS RESOURCE LINE – MY OC BENEFITS™
Call the My OC Benefits™ Line toll-free at (833) 476-2347 or they may be reached at mybenefits.ocgov.com
SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE BENEFITS
For information about the supplemental insurance including dental and vision coverage, please click on the link below.
Supplemental Insurance Benefits
