Open Enrollment for 2024 Benefits is Oct. 16 - Nov. 10, 2023

Open Enrollment is your opportunity to make/change your plan elections, add/drop dependents for the upcoming year, and change your monthly sick leave usage. Selections made during Open Enrollment will be effective January 1, 2024. You will be able to make changes October 16th through November 10th, with a January 1, 2024 effective date. 


2024 Retiree Benefits Guide & Rates


Open Enrollment Resources for Retirees

Visit https://benefits.smc-hr.org/retirees/ for webinars schedule and  see resources from our Benefit Providers .


What’s New for 2024?

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Over-The-Counter (OTC) Wellness Benefit for Medicare members enrolled in the California Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Plan (KPSA). Starting 1/1/2024, the County’s KPSA Medicare HMO plan will include a $70 quarterly benefit for OTC health and wellness products delivered to their home at no additional cost

OTC health and wellness product includes:

  • Vitamins and minerals
  • Allergy, cough, and cold remedies
  • Antacids, laxatives, and stomach aids
  • Pain reliever and fever reducers
  • First aid kits, joint support, and incontinence products
  • Blood pressure monitor and thermometers.
  • Diabetic supplies such as compression stockings and sharp containers

Starting 1/1/2024, eligible members can get their order by:

  • Visiting kp.org/otc/ca
  • Calling 1-833-569-2360 (TTY 711) Monday through Friday 7 am to 6 pm