2026-2027 Benefit Plans - Open Enrollment Process - Retiree & Dependent Requirements

Sep 19, 2026

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2026-2027 benefit plans outlines the District Benefits Committee’s decision to keep existing medical, dental, and vision plan designs unchanged, continuing coverage without interruption unless required contributions are not made. It specifies the Open Enrollment window (August 3–21, 2026) and notes that changes take effect October 1, 2026. The notice details how retirees can request medical and dental plan updates by email by August 21, 2026, summarizes retiree contribution rate materials effective October 1, 2026, and lists dependent-adding documentation deadlines and required forms.

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Open Enrollment Process

Coverage Continuity and Effective Dates

Retiree Plan Change Requests

Retiree Contribution Rates

Requirements for Adding Dependents

Additional Information

2026-2027 Benefit Plans The District’s Benefits Committee has elected to maintain all current plan designs . Your medical, dental, and vision coverage will continue without interruption, unless you fail to make the required contribution. Open Enrollment Process The District’s Open Enrollment period begins Monday, August 3, and ends Friday, August 21, 2026. Any changes made during Open Enrollment to medical, dental, or dependent coverage will take effect October 1, 2026. Retirees who wish to make changes to their medical plan and/or dental plan must email [riskmanagement@orangeusd.org](riskmanagement@orangeusd.org) no later than 4:00 p. m. on Friday, August, 21, 2026. Retiree Contribution Rates Retiree rates, effective October 1, 2026, are on the back side. This year, we are introducing a new Retiree Rate Sheet that provides a comprehensive breakdown of health benefit costs, including the monthly carrier premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage; the annual carrier premium costs; the annual maximum District contribution; the annual retiree contribution, which represents the difference between the annual carrier premium and the District contribution; and the monthly retiree contribution. Requirements for Adding Dependents Retirees adding a dependent must submit the following documentation to Risk Management no later than 4:00 p.m . on Friday, September 4, 2026 : • Spouse: 2025-1040 tax form showing filing status as Married Filing Jointly or Married Filing Separately (redact income information) • Spouse (married in 2026): Marriage certificate • Domestic Partner: Domestic Partnership Registration • Child: Birth certificate • Adopted Child or Legal Guardianship: Court documents. Children covered due to legal guardianship are eligible up to age 18. • Child Incapable of Self-Support Due to Disability: Physician’s Certification of disabling condition, 2025-1040 tax form listing your dependent child (redact income information) . If your child will be turns 26 within the next year, we highly encourage Retirees to complete this process during Open Enrollment. Additional Information Representatives from the benefit carriers will be available to answer questions during the Health Benefits Open House on Wednesday, July 15, from 2:00 [p.m. to 4:00](p.m. to 4:00) [p.m.](p.m. in)[ in](p.m. in)[ ](p.m. in)[the Board Rooms at the District Office.](the Board Rooms at the District Office.) For more Open Enrollment information, visit: [bit.ly/ousdhb](bit.ly/ousdhb) or call 714-628-5390.

FAQs

When does Open Enrollment for 2026-2027 begin and end, and when do changes take effect?

Open Enrollment runs from Monday, August 3, to Friday, August 21, 2026. Any changes to medical, dental, or dependent coverage take effect October 1, 2026.

How can retirees request changes to their medical and/or dental plan?

Retirees must email the address provided to Risk Management no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026.

What documents are required when adding a dependent, and what is the deadline?

Retirees adding a dependent must submit required documentation to Risk Management no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 4, 2026, with different documents required for spouse, married-in-2026 spouse, domestic partner, child, adopted child/legal guardianship, and disability-related incapacity of self-support.

Sep 19, 2026

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