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It details the status of health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, and outlines the transition to COBRA through Benefits Coordinators Corporation (BCC). 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COBRA to be offered by BCC afterwards.  \n• You will receive a separation letter like this by mail full of information and resources:  \nThis information along with other separation or retirement resources can be found on the Benefits & Wellness Division page here: [https://countyofsb.org/hr/benefits-and](https://countyofsb.org/hr/benefits-and)wellness/separation.sbc  \nResources:  \nRetirement questions:  \nSBCERS  \n1-877-568-2940  \n[https://www.sbcers.org/](https://www.sbcers.org/)  \n[COBRA & Flexible spending](COBRA & Flexible spending)[ ](COBRA & Flexible spending)[account questions:](account questions:)  \nBCC  \n1-800-685-6100  \nDeferred compensation questions:  \nEMPOWER 1-800-701-8255  \nSupplemental Insurance Program questions:  \nBenefits & Wellness Division  \n805-568-2800 or  \nManhattan Life 1-855-448-6982 More information on the Benefits & Wellness Division page here:  \n[https://countyofsb.org/hr/separa](https://countyofsb.org/hr/separa)[tionsuppinsurance.sbc](tionsuppinsurance.sbc)  \n[Earning & leave balances:](Earning & leave balances:)  \n[https://countyofsb.org/hr/separa](https://countyofsb.org/hr/separa)[tionderredleave.sbc](tionderredleave.sbc)","cbCaik1enGHlKBGh","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaik1enGHlKBGh","pdf",153989,"English","# Separation and Retirement Overview\n## Benefit Changes and COBRA\n## Important Contact Information\n### Retirement and Pension\n### COBRA and Flexible Spending\n### Supplemental Insurance\n### Earnings and Leave Balances","[{\"question\":\"When does my medical, dental, and vision coverage end after separation?\",\"answer\":\"Your coverage ends on the last calendar day of the month in which your separation from employment occurs.\"},{\"question\":\"How can I find out about my rights to continue health coverage?\",\"answer\":\"After your final payroll is processed, the County's COBRA administrator, Benefits Coordinators Corporation (BCC), will send you an election notice detailing your enrollment rights and premium costs.\"},{\"question\":\"Who should I contact for questions regarding retirement?\",\"answer\":\"You can contact the Santa Barbara County Employees' Retirement System (SBCERS) at 1-877-568-2940 or visit their website at https://www.sbcers.org/.\"}]","November FAQ Friday - Separating from County Employment | PDF"]