Retiree Premium and Contribution Rates

Below are the 2026 and 2027 Retiree Premium and Contribution Rates for medical, dental, and vision. 

IMPORTANT: Medical premiums displayed are before the County's contribution. The County contribution for 2026 is $162.00. The County contribution for 2027 is $167.00. You must be enrolled in a County medical plan to receive the County contribution.

Pay close attention to the different plans as they vary depending on whether or not you and/or your dependent(s) are on Medicare.

Retiree Plan Rates

Early Retiree Non-Medicare Rates: Applicable when both the retiree and dependent(s) are all under age 65
Plan Name Retiree Only Premium (Monthly) Retiree + 1 Premium (Monthly) Retiree + 2 or more Premium (Monthly)
Early Retiree Blue Shield Tandem PPO $911.00 $1,797.00 $2,340.00
Early Retiree Blue Shield Choice PPO $1,035.00 $2,047.00 $2,668.00
Early Retiree Blue Shield Care PPO $1,117.00 $2,217.00 $2,891.00
Early Retiree Blue Shield EPO $1,267.00 $2,521.00 $3,295.00
Blue Shield Medicare PPO Rates: When all family members enrolled are on Medicare
Plan and Coverage Tier Premium (Monthly)
Retiree Only $742.32
Retiree + 1 $1,477.32
Retiree + 2 or more (All Medicare) $2,214.32
Blue Shield Medicare PPO Combo Rates: When the Retiree is on Medicare
Plan and Coverage Tier Premium (Monthly)
1 Medicare, 1 non-Medicare $1,754.32
1 Medicare, 2 non-Medicare $2,375.32
2 Medicare, 1 non-Medicare $2,098.32
Blue Shield Medicare PPO Combo Rates: When the Retiree is NOT on Medicare
Plan and Coverage Tier Premium (Monthly)
1 Medicare, 1 Tandem PPO $1,628.32
1 Medicare, 2 Tandem PPO $2,171.32
2 Medicare, 1 Tandem PPO $2,020.32
1 Medicare, 1 Blue Shield Choice $1,754.32
1 Medicare, 2 Blue Shield Choice $2,375.32
2 Medicare, 1 Blue Shield Choice $2,098.32
1 Medicare, 1 Blue Shield Care $1,842.32
1 Medicare, 2 Blue Shield Care $2,516.32
2 Medicare, 1 Blue Shield Care $2,151.32
Blue Shield Medicare EPO Rates: When all family members enrolled are on Medicare
Plan and Coverage Tier Premium (Monthly)
Retiree Only $680.32
Retiree + 1  $1,356.32
Retiree + 2 or more (All Medicare) $2,028.32
Blue Shield Medicare EPO Combo Rates: When at least one person enrolled is NOT on Medicare
Plan and Coverage Tier Premium (Monthly)
1 Medicare, 1 non-Medicare $1,934.32
1 Medicare, 2 non-Medicare $2,708.32
2 Medicare, 1 non-Medicare $2,130.32
Retiree Dental and Vision Rates
Plan Retiree Only Premium (Monthly) Retiree + 1 Premium (Monthly) Retiree + 2 or more Premium (Monthly)
Aetna Dental $33.79 $55.88 $82.54
VSP Vision $9.54 $14.54 $23.52
Early Retiree Non-Medicare Rates: Applicable when both the retiree and dependent(s) are all under age 65
Plan Name Retiree Only Premium (Monthly) Retiree + 1 Premium (Monthly) Retiree + 2 or more Premium (Monthly)
Early Retiree Blue Shield Tandem PPO $1,008.00 $1,989.00 $2,590.00
Early Retiree Blue Shield Choice PPO $1,146.00 $2,266.00 $2,953.00
Early Retiree Blue Shield Care PPO $1,237.00 $2,454.00 $3,200.00
Early Retiree Blue Shield EPO $1,403.00 $2,791.00 $3,648.00
Blue Shield Medicare PPO Rates: When all family members enrolled are on Medicare
Plan and Coverage Tier Premium (Monthly)
Retiree Only $821.32
Retiree + 1 $1,634.32
Retiree + 2 or more (All Medicare) $2,450.32
Blue Shield Medicare PPO Combo Rates: When the Retiree is on Medicare
Plan and Coverage Tier Premium (Monthly)
1 Medicare, 1 non-Medicare $1,941.32
1 Medicare, 2 non-Medicare $2,638.32
2 Medicare, 1 non-Medicare $2,321.32
Blue Shield Medicare PPO Combo Rates: When the Retiree is NOT on Medicare
Plan and Coverage Tier Premium (Monthly)
1 Medicare, 1 Tandem PPO $1,802.32
1 Medicare, 2 Tandem PPO $2,403.32
2 Medicare, 1 Tandem PPO $2,235.32
1 Medicare, 1 Blue Shield Choice $1,941.32
1 Medicare, 2 Blue Shield Choice $2,628.32
2 Medicare, 1 Blue Shield Choice $2,321.32
1 Medicare, 1 Blue Shield Care $2,038.32
1 Medicare, 2 Blue Shield Care $2,784.32
2 Medicare, 1 Blue Shield Care $2,380.32
Blue Shield Medicare EPO Rates: When all family members enrolled are on Medicare
Plan and Coverage Tier Premium (Monthly)
Retiree Only $752.32
Retiree + 1  $1,500.32
Retiree + 2 or more (All Medicare) $2,244.32
Blue Shield Medicare EPO Combo Rates: When at least one person enrolled is NOT on Medicare
Plan and Coverage Tier Premium (Monthly)
1 Medicare, 1 non-Medicare $2,140.32
1 Medicare, 2 non-Medicare $2,997.32
2 Medicare, 1 non-Medicare $2,357.32
Retiree Dental and Vision Rates
Plan Retiree Only Premium (Monthly) Retiree + 1 Premium (Monthly) Retiree + 2 or more Premium (Monthly)
Aetna Dental $35.07 $58.00 $85.68
VSP Vision $9.54 $14.54 $23.52