CRS 2026 Open Enrollment
If you wish to make changes to your healthcare coverage for 2026, you can do so between October 13th to November 14th. You can find the enrollment forms on our site by clicking on the Pensioners Drop-down, and then on Retiree Healthcare. When you are on the Retiree Healthcare page, you will have to scroll down to find the 2026 enrollment forms.
New for 2026, pensioners will have the option to choose between the Vision Basic plan, which maintains the current benefits, or the Vision Plus buy-up option. Please click the link below for a summary of the two plans. Pensioners will still have the opportunity during future open enrollments to alter their selections year to year.
Vision Plan Comparison attachment link here
Remember, you only need to complete an enrollment form if you wish to make changes for 2026. If you are satisfied with your current coverage selections, you do not need to do anything. If you are making changes, please indicate yes or no for each coverage.
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SSA and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP)/Government Pension Offset (GPO)
The Social Security Fairness Act has repealed the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). This does NOT impact your city pension. Direct all questions to the Social Security Administration.
SSA can be reached at: 1 (800) 772-1213. Or visit their website:
https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/retirement/social-security-fairness-act.html
Healthcare Survey
The Cincinnati Retirement System (CRS) has partnered with HUB International to run an anonymous healthcare survey.
This survey is intended to provide CRS with information to help ensure the benefits offered fit current Retiree needs and is a follow up from the survey completed two years ago.
CRS will also use the information from the survey to support ongoing communication efforts.
Please try to complete the survey before July 16th.
Pensioners Enrolled in Member Direct
If you are enrolled in Member Direct, you must access your advice there. CRS will no longer be mailing monthly pension payroll advice to those enrolled in Member Direct.
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Disclaimer
Please note:
All information within the site is subject to change. Updates are ongoing.