Retiree Open Enrollment Dates:
October 16, 2017 through November 10, 2017
All changes are effective January 1, 2018
Affordable Care Act Information - 1095-C
Benefits Information 2017-2018
The Maryland State Retirement Agency administers Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) Retirement Plan.
Summary of Retirees' Benefits
Questions? Benefits Office Contact, 301-952-6200, email pgcps.benefits@pgcps.org
Group Life Insurance
- Group life insurance may be continued for employees whose last 12 years of employment immediately preceding retirement were continuous and consecutive with PGCPS. The Board will continue to pay the full cost.
- If your group life insurance benefit as a retiree exceeds $50,000, you must pay taxes on the cost paid by the Board for the amount in excess of $50,000.
- Employees who retire July 1, 2006 or prior, your group life insurance is reduced according to a specified reduction schedule.
- Employees who retire on or after August 1, 2006, will receive Board-sponsored life insurance in the amount of 25% of their benefit amount on the day preceding retirement, up to a maximum of $25,000.
- The Board’s group life insurance benefit is term insurance, which has no accrued cash value.
- Through Hartford, you may convert the reduced amount of your group life insurance to an individual life insurance policy.
- If you become terminally ill, you may be eligible for the Accelerated Death Benefit (ADB).
Group Health Insurance - Medical summary, Prescription summary, Dental summary, Vision summary
- Health insurance may be continued for for employees whose last 12 years of employment immediately preceding retirement were continuous and consecutive with PGCPS.
- The Board will continue to contribute towards the cost of your group health insurance.
- Your share of the monthly premium may be deducted from your monthly retirement check.
- When you or your spouse becomes Medicare eligible, contact the Benefits Administration Office about Medicare coordination information.
Spouse and/or Dependents of a Deceased Retiree
- A Spouse and/or Dependents of a Deceased retiree may qualify for continuation of Board-sponsored health insurance benefits.
PGCPS Information
Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS)
Social Security Administration
Need Help?
Benefits Office Contact, 301-952-6200, email pgcps.benefits@pgcps.org
Retiree Phone Directory
Name
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Phone Number
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Web Address/Email
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Benefits Administration Office - Board of Education
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Before Retirement
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301-952-6200
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pgcps.benefits@pgcps.org
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After Retirement
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301-952-6200
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pgcps.benefits@pgcps.org
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Other Offices
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Aetna Dental
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1-877-238-6200
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www.aetnaushc.com
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Hartford Life Insurance Conversion
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1-877-320-0484
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Hartford Life Claims
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1-888-563-1124 |
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CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
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1-800-628-8549
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www.carefirst.com
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CVS/Caremark (Prescription)
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1-888-865-6564
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www.caremark.com
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CareFirst BlueVision Plus (Eye Care)
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1-800-783-5602
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CareFirst BlueVision Plus
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Educational Systems Federal Credit Union (ESFCU)
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1-800-638-8845 (Maryland) 1-800-356-6660 (USA) 301-779-8500
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www.esfcu.org
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Maryland State Retirement Agency
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1-800-492-5909 or 410-625-5555
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www.sra.state.md.us
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Prince George's County Retired Employee's Association
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301-868-6081
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www.mdrta.org
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Social Security Office (for general information)
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1-800-772-1213
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www.ssa.gov
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