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WHAT'S NEW - Fall, 2026Effective September 1st: Dependent Verification Audit – IMPORTANT ACTION NEEDED!The Office of Human Resources has partnered with Bolton, our third-party benefits administrator, to conduct a Dependent Verification Audit for employees and retirees enrolled in County medical, dental, and/or vision plans as of August 1, 2026. The purpose of this audit is to ensure accurate and compliant healthcare coverage under the PWC group health plan. Reviewing eligibility is a standard and responsible practice to help control healthcare costs and protect the plan, employees, eligible retirees, and the divisions from the financial risk associated with covering individuals who are not eligible. The audit will launch on September 1, 2026, with employees and retirees required to complete the verification process by October 31, 2026. What Employees and Retirees Need to KnowAs an Employee or Retiree enrolled in County medical, dental and/or vision plans, here is what you need to know:
What Happens if an Employee or Retiree Doesn't Verify Their Dependents?Following the October 31st deadline, Bolton will conduct additional outreach to employees and retirees who have not completed the verification process. This grace period is intended to provide every reasonable opportunity for employees to comply with the audit requirements. If, after these outreach efforts, an employee or retiree still does not complete the required verification, their ineligible or unverified dependent(s) will be removed from County benefit coverage in accordance with the audit process. What are the Steps Necessary to Provide Information to Bolton by the Deadline?TO CONTINUE COVERAGE FOR YOUR ELIGIBLE DEPENDENTS, THE FOLLOWING STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE DEADLINE: Step 1. Review the Dependent Eligibility Matrix to learn about required documents to verify eligibility. Step 2. Gather verification documents and complete the Dependent Affidavit Step 3. Submit the completed Dependent Affidavit and all required Verification Documents noted on the Dependent Eligibility Matrix no later than October 31, 2026. You have 2 options for providing your documents:
Who do I call if I have questions? Send a message to [email protected] or give Bolton a call at 1-866-340-0080, weekdays 9am to 5pm. Your call or email is confidential.
Retiree Medical Plans Click here for updated FY 2027 premium rates. Click here for a comparison chart of all Anthem and Kaiser medical plans Approaching Medicare Age? If you are on PWC health insurance, you will need to sign up for Medicare to begin on the first of your birth month and find a supplement plan. You will receive the needed documents in the mail regarding the County's plans, about 2 months prior to your birth month. You should begin early to get your Medicare A, B, and D in place. If you need assistance, contact Rosemari Walker's [email protected], the County's Medicare Coordinator in the Area Agency on Aging. Also, please review the following Medicare documents, provided by Anthem. Note that the County's retiree plans do not coordinate with Medicare so you'll need to find an outside supplement plan.
Retiree Address Changes Reminder that if you move and you are enrolled in PWC retiree medical, dental, or vision insurance plans, you MUST contact the Total Rewards Team at [email protected] to change your address in PWC systems. Our payroll system, Mobius, sends enrollment information to Anthem, Kaiser, Delta and VSP via a file. We will need to send your new address to them this way; they will not allow you to update it directly with them. Additionally, please be sure to send your address to Bolton at [email protected] for your health insurance credit plan, and also to contact VRS (you may change it online or send in a form you can obtain from their website) www.varetire.org. Bolton Annual Insurance Premium Mailings - County Health Insurance Credit Bolton mails an annual form to retirees who do not have PWC retiree medical insurance to verify that your premiums exceed the amount of credit you're eligible for. This is an IRS requirement since the credit is tax-free. If you do not return the form, your credit may be suspended. If your credit is suspended, you must contact Bolton via their phone/email below to provide the needed insurance premium documentation and start the credit back up. If your credit is suspended, note that there is a limit of one year to receive retro credits once your credit resumes. Please note that credits are payable ONLY to the retiree, and they cease when the retiree passes away. Virginia Retirement System (VRS) - VRS Health Insurance Credit VRS does not ask for medical premium updates to maintain the Health Insurance Credit. Taxes and Withholding Changes You are able to change your tax withholding at any time by logging into your account or contacting the vendors to make changes. If you have any questions regarding the tax forms, contact: VRS: 888-827-3847 CBIZ: 844-581-2871 You may also navigate to VRS's website, www.varetire.org, to Forms, then download the VRS-15 form and mail it in to VRS. The County's health insurance credit, paid by Bolton is a tax-free benefit. CBIZ Manages the Public Safety Supplemental Pension Plan Police and Fire retirees still in payment status are encouraged to log in to the website. You may change your address, tax withholdings and bank account information directly on their site! Please be sure to log in to view your information. If you are unable to log in, call them to receive a code to reset your account. 844-581-2871 || [email protected]; https://myretirement.cbiz.com Bolton Contact Information, Health Insurance Credit Program Bolton manages the County's Health Insurance Credit program, payable to retirees with at least 15 years of service with eligible health insurance premiums. If eligible, you receive a monthly deposit from Bolton. Contact Bolton at [email protected], or via phone, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm at 866-340-9789. Interested in Seeing Benefits of PWC Plans? Check These Links Out!
Anthem has an app! You can download the Sydney app to your phone/tablet for easier management of care, and access to your ID card. Click here for more information. The app will also link you to Live Health Online, where you can virtually see a doctor without leaving your home. The copay for the virtual visit is $0! Click here for more information. Want to check out the Anthem Summaries of Benefits and Coverage? Anthem offers several programs to better manage certain medical conditions and emergency services Anthem Better Health flyer- Condition Care, Future Moms, 24-7 Nurse Line.pdf Anthem allows you to set up prescription home delivery of certain long-term medications, via Carelon. Receive meds right to your door! Find out how!
Kaiser has an app! You can download the Kaiser app to your phone/tablet for easier management of care, and access to your ID card. . The app will also link you to telehealth or video visits, where you can virtually see a doctor without leaving your home.. Kaiser offers comprehensive services and care, all in one place! Plan Highlights can be found here Kaiser's service map, showing where you can obtain coverage (you must live in a Kaiser coverage area to elect coverage). Kaiser allows you to choose when and how you access care, either virtually, in person, or by phone.
Over 65 and on Kaiser's supplemental Medicare Advantage plan? Health Insurance For Retirees (Medical, Dental, Vision) If you leave employment with at least 15 full years of service with Prince William County, you are eligible to continue coverage through the County after your service ends. You are able to cover your dependents (spouse and/or children) as defined by the Plan provisions if enrolled in coverage at the time retire/separate. The cost of coverage to you is the full monthly premium and is paid via deduction of your monthly VRS benefit, as applicable, or by direct debit from your bank account in special circumstances. If at any time you elect to cancel coverage or coverage ends due to non-payment of premium, you may not re-elect to participate in coverage with the County. NOTE: Medical coverage ends at age 65 (Medicare rules dictate the end date of coverage: the first of the month in which you turn 65, or if your birthday falls on the first of a month, then the first of the PRIOR month); dental and vision coverage can continue for your lifetime. Coverage for children on any plan (medical, dental, or vision) can continue up to the Plan limiting age for children (end of the month in which they turn age 26), even if you turn age 65 prior that time. A couple months prior to you or your dependents reaching a limiting age, you will receive a letter and necessary forms in the mail notifying you of the end date of coverage and what actions you need to take. Please note that a few months prior to your 65th birthday, you should begin exploring your Medicare and supplemental plan options. Your covered spouse/children can continue on medical coverage up until age 65/26 if he/she reaches a limiting age after you. You are able to change plans during the annual open enrollment period only. You may not add family members to coverage at any time unless there is a qualifying event, such as marriage or birth of a child. Qualifying event changes must be made within 30 days of the event. Contact Total Rewards with questions about qualifying events or when coverage ends at [email protected]. Life Insurance in Retirement (Securian Financial: 800-441-2258)Basic Life Insurance If you retire upon separation from full-time service, you retain the County-paid Basic life insurance through VRS. This coverage is at no cost to you for your lifetime. The benefit is 2 times your annual base earnings at the time of retirement. The amount reduces 25% per year after your first full calendar year of retirement until it reaches 25% of the original coverage amount (resulting in a policy worth half your salary at the time of retirement, and this continues until your death). Upon leaving employment, coverage for accidental death and dismemberment coverage ceases at that time. Note that you will see on a tax line on your VRS 1099 form, for imputed income. Though the life insurance policy is County-paid, any portion of insurance worth over $50,000 results in a tax to you. Optional Life Insurance If you are enrolled in Optional Life insurance when employment ends and have had the coverage for at least 60 months (5 years), you can continue coverage at the County's group rates. To do so, you must elect to continue coverage within 30 days from your separation date. The maximum continued coverage under this policy is two times your salary. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage ends upon leaving employment. The death benefit amount begins to reduce with age and all coverage ends at age 80. Beneficiary Your beneficiary designation for basic and optional life insurance can be updated at any time you wish. You may update your beneficiaries directly in the MyVRS system or contact Securian Financial at 800-441-2258. If there is no valid beneficiary designation on file or your beneficiary is deceased at the time of your death, VRS will pay benefits according to the following order of precedence, as required by law:
For more information on the Basic or Optional Live coverage go to: https://www.varetire.org/retirees VRS Long Term Care Insurance VRS, through Genworth Financial, offers Long Term Care insurance to employees, retirees, and their eligible family members. Benefits include group rates, ease of enrollment, and portability of the plan. Please see Genworth's website at www.Genworth.com/COV, or call toll free 866-859-6060 for more information or to apply for coverage. This plan will be open for enrollment on an on-going basis. FORMSVRS: OTHER LINKS
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