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Committee hears county retirees’ Medicare Advantage plans will be canceled in 2026; county seeking quotes for six enrollees
Summary
Finance committee received an email update that the Retirees Health Alliance canceled Medicare Advantage plans effective Jan. 1, 2026; county staff is working with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois to obtain quotes for six enrolled retirees.
The Finance Committee received written notice June 30 that the Retirees Health Alliance will cancel Medicare Advantage plans effective Jan. 1, 2026, and that county staff are seeking replacement coverage for affected retirees.
Committee chair read an email from Susan Ward reporting that the alliance will “cancel all plans as of 01/01/2026.” Ward wrote that staff are “working with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois at getting quotes for the 6 retirees currently enrolled” and that the county will contact each retiree to review the quotes. The message said Blue Cross Blue Shield can either bill the county monthly for Medicare plans or bill members directly depending on the county’s preference.
Committee members did not take formal action at the meeting; the update was informational and staff indicated they would follow up with individual retirees once quotes are available.
