2 Year Contract Extension with Aetna

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7/6 /2018
2 Year Contract Extension with Aetna
Dear Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 7 Chicago Annuitant and/or Spouse on Aetna MAPD plan :
Many members have inquired about the long- term commitment from Aetna and the FOP sponsored plans
and if there be any changes in the plans or pricing?
We are pleased to announce that the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 7 Chicagoand Aetna will be
providing the same plans at the current level of pricing for 2019 and a rate cap for 2020. Aetna has
committed to a 2 nd year rate cap of $15.00 per member per month. This rate cap is a not to exceed
$15.00 additional per member per month. This demonstrates Aetna’s commitment to the Fraternal Order
of Police Lodge No. 7 Chicago and its retirees. Labor First will continue to be the plan administrator
(2019/2020),and will continue to be your advocate.
What does this mean to the members on the Fraternal Order of Police Sponsored Aetna Plans?
The following are the Aetna premium rates for 2019 and 2020.
Maximum
Maximum
Medical & Pharmacy
Increase per
Premium
Rate
Month
2018 Plan 1 (Current Rate) $326.22
201 8 Plan 2 (Current Rate) $ 252.22
201 9 Plan 1 $326.22 $0.00 $326.22
2019 Plan 2 $252.22 $0.00 $252.22
2020 Plan 1 (* Rate Cap) $326.22 $15.00 $341.22
2020 Plan 2 (* Rate Cap) $ 252.22 $15.00 $267.22
What do I need to do if I am on one of the Aetna plans and continue with Aetna?
Enrolled members that are making no changes need to do nothing . Labor First will coordinate any
change in premium to the pension fund and your plan will continue in 2019 and 2020.
When is the Open Enrollment for the Aetna plans ?
Open Enrollment will be November 15 th – December 1 st . It is during this time that members can contact
Labor First to adjust their Aetna Plan coverage.
Who should I call with question s on the 2019 Aetna Plans ?
Labor First is your Retiree Benefits Administrator and Retiree Advocate. The dedicated Call Center for
Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 7 Chicago Medicare Retirees on the Aetna plans can be reached at
(312) 248- 7251 or (855) 979- 8840. Call Center is available (M -F) 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (EST)​