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SAVE THE DATE: RETIREE OPEN ENROLLMENT

BOARD OF RETIREMENT ELECTIONS FOR GENERAL & SAFETY MEMBERS

OFFICE HOURS

SAVE THE DATE: RETIREE OPEN ENROLLMENT

Retiree Open Enrollment takes place from September 24 - October 31. All change forms must be received by SBCERS by Friday, October 31. Forms and Open Enrollment books for the 2026 calendar year will be available to view online on September 24 at www.sbcers.org/openenrollment.

Do you plan on making changes to your health insurance for the 2026 calendar year? Prepare by...

• Confirming you have a mySBCERS account. Go to mysbcers.org to register, if you haven’t already. You can securely submit change forms electronically through your account via the “Message Center”.
• Attending an in-person or virtual health fair. Speak directly with representatives from health plan providers and SBCERS.
• September 24, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Open Enrollment Health Fair in Santa Maria (Board Hearing Room, 511 Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria, CA 93455)
• September 26, 9:00 am - 11:00 am Open Enrollment Health Fair in Goleta (Board Room, 130 Robin Hill Road, Goleta, CA 93117)
• The virtual health fair will be held October 20 - October 26. Videos will be available at www.sbcers.org/openenrollment.

2026 Plan Changes include:

• United Healthcare is offering PPO Medicare Advantage plans for retirees, replacing the current HMO options. This change offers more flexibility in choosing your healthcare providers. Not applicable for Superior Court retirees.
• Blue Shield prescription benefits manager will change from Express Scripts to Navitus.
• Digbi Health is a new health program offering in 2026 designed to help individuals manage chronic conditions like obesity, diabetes, and digestive issues.

Not making changes to your health benefits? No action is needed.

Questions? Email info@sbcers.org or call 1-877-568-2940.

BOARD OF RETIREMENT ELECTIONS FOR GENERAL & SAFETY MEMBERS

Board of Retirement elections for General 2nd, General 3rd, Safety 7th and Alternate Safety 7th Members end Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

• The candidate receiving the most votes in the regular General 2nd Member election will serve a three-year term from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028.
• The candidate receiving the most votes in the special General 3rd Member election will serve the remaining term of the vacancy from November 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026.
• The candidate receiving the most votes in the Safety 7th Member election will be declared the voting member. The runner-up in a different safety category (i.e., law enforcement or fire) will be declared the alternate. Both seats will serve three-year terms from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028.

Only active General members are eligible to vote in the General member elections. Only active Safety members are eligible vote in the Safety election.

Active General and Safety employees have two easy ways to vote:

1. Via Email Link -- On Wednesday, September 3, you should have received an email to your personal email address with the subject line: “Vote now: General 2nd & 3rd Members of the Board of Retirement.” This email contains a secure link to your online ballot.
2. Using Your Access Key -- If you didn’t receive the email, you can still vote online by going to https://secure.electionbuddy.com/ballot and entering the unique access key included in your mailed election packet.

• Don't share your access key — it is specific to you!
• Don't have your access key? Email clerkoftheboard@sbcers.org for assistance.

Prefer Paper?

Eligible voters were mailed a packet containing a paper ballot and return envelope with prepaid postage. If you prefer this method, please return your completed ballot via USPS. All ballots—electronic or paper—must be received by Tuesday, September 30. SBCERS cannot accept ballots dropped off in person.

OFFICE HOURS

SBCERS offices are open from 8 AM to 4 PM Monday to Friday. Business hours remain from 8 AM to 5 PM. For more information, please contact SBCERS at 1-877-568-2940 or at info@sbcers.org.