b'2024 OPEN ENROLLMENTThe 2024 Open Enrollment Period for health insurance will run from October 1 - 31, 2023. During this period, annuitants can enroll, add a dependent, or change a health insurance plan or carrier. CTPF will offer educational programs by webinar and phone conference this fall. Counseling appointments with Member Services counselors are also available in person, by phone, or videoconference. Materials and recorded events are available at ctpf.org/open-enrollment. All plans offered in 2023 will be offered in 2024, and a new plan by Cigna will be offered in 2024 (see below).If you currently have coverage under a CTPF plan, you do not need to take any action to stay enrolled.The CTPF health insurance subsidy is set annually and remains 60% for 2024.CTPF vetted the Medicare plans through a competitive bidding process this year, and our members will see the benefits of this process as two plans saw major decreases in costs, and our AARP plan had a small increase as compared to inflation. All rates include the current plan designs in terms of deductibles, copays, and coinsurance.We are pleased that we were able to minimize and decrease the cost of some plans without changing our plan design,said Director of Benefits, Jenn Pentangelo. We recognize the importance of these benefits to our members and our team remains dedicated to ensuring that our members have access to high quality plans that offer excellent benefits and good value.The AARP Medicare Supplement Plan F renewal increase for June 2024 will not be known until spring of 2024. AARP Medicare supplement rates vary by age, gender, and geographic location. The rate changes are determined by the Department of Insurance and will be communicated in writing.NEW PLAN OFFERED CTPF will offer a new plan in 2024, the Cigna Surround Group Supplement Plan with Express Scripts Medicare (PDP) which mirrors Plan G, and will be available to members who turned 65 in 2020 and later. Members who turned 65 prior to January 1, 2020, can join the AARP Medicare Supplement Plan F, which is also a supplement plan. We are pleased to bring this new offering to our members who could not access Plan F, said Carlton W. Lenoir, Sr., Executive Director. When the government closed enrollment in this plan, our members asked for options. Adding this option from Cigna ensures that our Medicare members have the option to enroll in a CTPF sponsored supplement plan.OPEN ENROLLMENT EDUCATION & VENDOR WEEKSCTPF will host a week of webinars and audio presentations October 2-6 and a week of vendor presentations, October 9-13. A vendor fair will be offered in-person at CTPF on October 12. Plan vendors will be available to answer questions and provide plan information. Register for a webinar at ctpf.org/calendar. Audio-only presentations will be dial-in and do not require advance registration. Registration is REQUIRED to attend the Vendor Fair, call Member Services at 312.641.4464 to register for a time slot. Members must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination and complete a health screening form before entering. Members will only be admitted during the time they are registered.2024 Open Enrollment Handbooks, Webinars, and presentationmaterials will be posted online at ctpf.org/open-enrollment5'