Kern Legacy Health Plan | A Legacy of Good Health | Fall 2021

Jan. 1, 2022, marks the beginning of a new calendar year for the Kern County Health Plans. The open enrollment period for making changes begins Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, and runs through Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021. What is open enrollment? Open enrollment is your annual opportu- nity to make changes to your health plans without a permitting event. During this time you will be eligible to: ● Change/switch medical and/or dental plans. ● Enroll in benefits if you are not currently enrolled. ● Add/remove eligible dependents to your coverage. ● Decline/cancel your health coverage (if you meet cancellation criteria). ● Change your premium contribution status. ● Elect voluntary benefits (for active employees). The County’s Kern Legacy Health Plans will remain unchanged for 2022: A LEGACY OF GOOD HEALTH is published as a community service for the friends andmembers of KERN LEGACYHEALTH PLANS, 1115 Truxtun Ave., First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301, telephone 661-868-3182. Information in A LEGACY OF GOOD HEALTH comes from a wide range of medical experts. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your health care provider. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. 2021 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Standard U.S. Postage PAID Walla Walla, WA Permit No. 44 KERN LEGACY HEALTH PLANS 1115 Truxtun Avenue, First Floor Bakersfield, CA 93301 Open enrollment 2022 ● Kern Legacy NETWORK PLUS is a uniquely designed, two-tiered benefit; two networks to choose from within the Kern Health Care Provider Network. ● Kern Legacy SHARE SELECT is a high-deductible health plan that uses the Kern Health Care Provider Network. This is a Health Savings Account (HSA) eligible plan. ● Kern Legacy MAX CHOICE features a 20% co-insurance and a low deductible utilizing the Anthem Blue Cross network of providers. ● Kern Legacy CLASSIC CHOICE features an in-network and out-of-network benefit utilizing the Anthem Blue Cross network of providers. The Kern Legacy Health Plans are self- insured health plans with claims paid directly by the County. They share preferred co-pays at Kern Medical; low- to no-cost generic drugs (after deductible); free preventive care options (deductible waived); and nationwide emergency services. CONSIDER YOUR OPTIONS: Visit www.kerncountyhealthbenefits.com to find detailed information regarding your health plans, including rates, plan changes, eligibility policies and much more. Your annual open enrollment mailing for plan changes and premium rates for the 2022 plan year should arrive by mid-October 2021.