Healthcare options for medicare eligible:
There have been no changes to the plans (Kaiser and United Healthcare) for retirees age 65+.
Rates will be provided once finalized, and plan packets will be mailed in August.
Open Enrollment for Retirees Under Age 65
The Open Enrollment period is scheduled for October 1, 2026, through October 30, 2026, ending at 11:59 p.m.
Additional information—including benefit plan details, formulary information, enrollment instructions, support, resources, and premium costs—will be shared throughout the summer and fall. Please refer to the information session schedule below for educational sessions available to eligible retirees under age 65.
These sessions are designed to help you understand your benefit options and make informed enrollment decisions.
Important: Open Enrollment is mandatory for all retirees under age 65 who are currently enrolled in APS benefits.
To ensure you receive your Open Enrollment materials, please verify that your mailing address is current with the Benefits Department.
Open Enrollment packets will be mailed on August 1, 2026. If you have not received your packet by August 30, 2026, please contact the Benefits Department for assistance.
Important Information.
All eligible retirees under age 65 must participate in Open Enrollment, regardless of whether they elect coverage or waive participation.
Coverage elections made during Open Enrollment will be effective January 1, 2027.
Open Enrollment resources, including plan comparisons, premium information, FAQs, and information session details, will be made available prior to the enrollment period.
Cigna Provider Search
A preliminary list of providers participating in the Cigna network is currently available online.
To search for providers, enter your location.
Search by physician type, provider name, health facility or group practice.
Select “Continue as Guest.”
If prompted, select “Open Access Plus (OAP), OA Plus, Choice Fund OA Plus.”
Please note that provider participation is subject to change, and updated information will continue to be shared as implementation progresses.
APS will provide additional updates as they become available. If you have questions regarding the Open Enrollment process, please contact the Benefits Office at HR.support@apsva.us.
In Memoriam: Nancy King
The service for Nancy was May 17th at 1:30 pm at the Chevy Chase Woman’s Club, 7931 Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815. Please stay for a 2:30-5:30 reception.
In March, Nancy fell and broke her femur and damaged her replaced knee. Lynne Lilly and Randy McKnight visited Nancy at Virginia Hospital Center on Monday March 23rd, before her Tuesday surgery. She was in good spirits. Unexpectedly on Wednesday morning March 25, Nancy passed away from post-surgery complications.
This is a great personal loss for many of us, as well as a great professional loss to many organizations to which Nancy dedicated so much time and love.
Nancy was Principal at Oakridge Elementary before her retirement, and was active in the APS Administrators retiree group as well as ARTA, RIF NOVA, and other organizations.
Nancy had been especially active in working for transparency in our health insurance plans which are up for renewal for next year.
Nancy intended to serve again as ARTA’s president, stepping up from vice president. Now both positions are empty, so if you would like to honor her memory by taking a leadership position in ARTA, there is no better time than now.
Nancy had a life well lived, and will be deeply missed. We offer our deepest sympathy to her family.
A Celebration of Life was held on May 17, 2026.