Public Employees Retirement System

Archive for August, 2023

Potential Changes to Medicare Advantage Plans in Central Oregon

PHIP wants to address the news regarding St. Charles Health System plan to stop accepting Medicare Advantage plans. We understand your concerns and want to assure you that we are fully aware of the situation.
We would like to emphasize that no final decision has been made regarding the discontinuation of Medicare Advantage plans at St. Charles Health System.

We regret any inconvenience this uncertainty may cause and understand the impact this may have on your upcoming health plan decisions. PHIP will continue to provide information as we learn more about the situation for our PacificSource, UnitedHealthcare and Providence Medicare Advantage members in Central Oregon.

In the meantime, we are here to answer any questions regarding PHIP’s annual plan change period which begins October 1st and ends November 15th. During this time, you will be able to change your plan if you choose to.

Please visit pershealth.com in early September to view PHIP’s 2024 plan options, premiums, and to find plan change forms.

Sincerely,
PERS Health Insurance Program