Benefits Information
Chicago Benefits Services Center: 877-299-5111
333 S. State St., Room 400
312-744-6725
IMPORTANT NOTE: Certified documents and other required proof of dependency (POD) information must be submitted to the Benefits Management Office.
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
300 E. Randolph – 6th Floor
Blue Cross/Blue Shield: 312-938-0133
Blue Cross/Blue Shield Out of State: 800-772-6895
Blue Cross/Blue Shield Pre-Admission: 800-373-3727
For Hospital Pre/Post Certification – Telligen (formerly Encompass): 800-373-3727
Caremark Inc. (Prescriptions)
2211 Sanders Rd.
Northbrook, IL. 60062
866-748-0028 (City of Chicago)
800-213-0879
www.caremark.com
Dental Care
Blue Care Dental: 855-557-5487 (8am-6pm)
www.bcbsil.com/cityofchicago
HMO: 855-557-5487
Deferred Compensation PEBSCO
205 W. Randolph, Suite 1540
Chicago, IL 60606
312-443-1975
FYI:
IRS gives your retirement investing an opportunity to earn a raise
In 2009, the maximum annual contribution limit is $16,500; the maximum age 50-plus contribution limit is $5,500; the combined annual and age 50 maximum contributions limits is $22,000; and the combined 457 Special Catch-up Provision and annual maximum is “up to $33,000”.
Take credit for your retirement-plan contributions: Because you make eligible contributions to an employer-sponsored retirement plan, you may be able to take a tax credit. Ask your tax adviser about the Saver’s Credit. Neither Nationwide nor any of its representatives may offer tax or legal advice.
Call Nationwide at 312-443-1975 to discuss the Saver’s Credit, maximum contributions and your budget, and funds available through the City of Chicago Plan.
Retirees
Benefit Services Plus (Plan Administrator): 877-299-5111
Met Life Vision & Dental: 312-454-6023
EyeMed: 866-939-3633