From Gary Johnson, Chair of the VCCCDRA Benefits Committee
On Wednesday, September 25, 2019, the Chancellor and Katy Lyon (District Benefits Analyst) came to our Executive Board Meeting to discuss and clarify District proposed changes to our benefits. We discussed the issue of Dual Coverage Benefit changes, and the Chancellor clarified as follows:
- Both persons will be able to retain their own separate memberships if they choose (a departure from our previous understanding).
- Couples will not be able to have primary and secondary coverage on each person’s benefit plan (as we now have), because proposed plans do not allow for coordination of benefits.
Although it is good news to hear that our individual benefit rights will be maintained, loss of coordinated benefits could result in substantial financial impact for Dual Coverage retirees.
We will continue to raise this issue with the District and secure written commitment to item l), and challenge or find a viable alternative to the loss of coordinated benefits as in item 2).
REMINDER: Please provide your information as requested in the post of September 24, 2019. Use this link to read that particular post.
