A new PML released by CalHR outlines some upcoming changes to premiums and benefits for state supervisors, manager, and confidential employees enrolled in Basic Group Term Life, Supplmental Life, and/or Long Term Disability insurances.
The PML specifies that premiums and benefits for Basic Group Term Life will be halved as of January 1, 2014, for employees who turned 70 in 2013.
Furthermore, per the PML, "MetLife will conduct an annual age audit" in December "to determine if a premium increase is necessary" for Supplemental Life. MetLife will notify impacted employees of any increases, which wll be effective January 1, 2014.
Questions regarding either of these changes should be directed to MetLife at 1-800-252-8524
Finally, the State Controller's Office will be conducting a payroll history audit in December for Long Term Disability insurance to identify enrollees who had salary and/or age group changes in 2013. Premiums will increase for impacted employees effective January 1, 2014.
Any questions regarding Long Term Disability insurance premium increases should be directed to CalHR Program Analyst Patty Rosales-Abila at (916) 324-5553 or Patty.RosalesAbila@CalHR.ca.gov