CLICK HERE REGARDING OPEN ENROLLMENT CHANGES

EFFECTIVE 7/1/2012 

MEMO SENT OUT TO ALL EMPLOYEES/RETIREES REGARDING PLAN DESIGN CHANGES EFFECTIVE 4/1/2012. CLICK HERE TO VIEW

Please CLICK HERE for a breakdown of tiered prescriptions as mentioned in the memo to all employees/retirees.

What do the tiers mean?

Tier 1: Generic Medication

Tier 2: Brand Name Medication

Tier 3: Specialty Medication

The City of Fall River offers Health Insurance plans to employees, retirees, and surviving spouses through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.  Participants in the plan who wish to obtain more information on the plans offered can stop by the Human Resources Division or view a summary of benefits and plan comparison on the links provided below.

Blue Care Elect (PPO)

Blue Choice New England Plan 2 (HMO)

Network Blue New England (HMO)

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, also offers our employee an array of benefits, such as Blue Care Line, a 24/7 toll free telephone number by calling 1-888-247-BLUE (2583). A specially trained registered nurse is available to answer your health questions.  BC/BS also offers Weight Loss and Fitness Benefits.  To obtain more information or to download forms, log on to  www.bcbs.com and click on the My Wellbeing tab.

Medex

Medex is designed for retired employees age 65 or older. 

More information on how a retired employee from the City of Fall River who is 65 or older may be eligible for Medex is available in this Medex, Supplement to Medicare brochure.

Open Enrollment
Open enrollment for the Health Insurance and Dental Plans is effective July 1, of each year.  Enrollment will begin on April 2nd and will end on May 11th. Information will be sent directly to employees and retirees either through their payroll or U.S. Mail.