The committee authorized a state audit of CalHR’s dental benefits procurement after testimony from dental association and retiree representatives about provider network losses and stagnant annual maximums; CalHR said it will add MetLife in 2027 and offers network metrics.

CalPERS told members the pharmacy benefits manager will move to CVS on Jan. 1 and that pandemic-era Medicare telehealth flexibilities ended Sept. 30, 2025. Retirees reported denied claims, formulary exclusions and steep out-of-pocket costs.

Executive Director Yand presents detailed annual report and plans for future improvements

Staff expresses gratitude for team efforts amidst challenges of retiree transitions to eBenefits

Retirees express concerns over insurance changes and request an informative meeting with officials.

Cigna told the benefits committee that Tenet Health and Sumner Regional remain in-network, LifePoint will return Feb. 15 (affecting about 23 Rutherford County members), and staff reported positive early feedback from retirees using Humana's Retiree First service and a quarterly reporting cadence.