Side 1 of Form

Your SSN/SSN of Deceased PERA Member/Retiree

Print your Social Security number inside the boxes provided. If you are not the PERA member, print the Social Security number for the deceased PERA member or retiree in the second row of boxes.

Complete your full name, date of birth, and daytime telephone number.

Signature

Sign the form. By doing so you are certifying that you have read the PERACare Health Benefits Program booklets and are agreeing to the terms and conditions of the PERACare program listed in the Signature Certification box.

Effective Date

This is the date that you want health care coverage under PERACare to become effective. The effective date should coincide with the date your prior coverage ends or the date you become Medicare-eligible. If the date you want coverage to be effective is different from your retirement effective date, you may have to complete a Certification of Previous Health Care Coverage form (see the PERACare Enrollment Eligibility Chart for details).

Spouse Enrollment Information

Complete this section if you want to enroll your spouse in any of the plans (health, dental, or vision) available through PERACare.

Medicare Information

Complete this section for the Medicare participant (either you or your spouse). Write the Medicare number (printed on the Medicare card) on the form and send a photocopy of the card to PERA.

Important Additional Medical Questions

Complete this section for the Medicare participant (either you or your spouse). If you answer "Yes" to any of the questions, PERA may contact you for more information.

Side 2 of Form

Health Plan Selection

Select your coverage level (i.e., who you want to enroll in a health plan). If you are enrolling dependent child(ren), make sure you complete the Dependent Child(ren) Enrollment Information section of the form.

Select the plan in which you are enrolling. Information about each plan is included in the PERACare Health Benefits Program booklets. Premiums can be found on the PERACare Combination Coverage Premium Information/Enrollment Form.

If you are enrolling in the Anthem HMO Plan: You must select a primary care physician by completing the provider code section. Provider codes can be found using the Provider Directory. You may also call Anthem at 1-877-PERABLU (1-877-737-2258) for provider codes.

Dental Plan Selection

Select your coverage level (i.e., who you want to enroll in a dental plan). If you are enrolling dependent child(ren), make sure you complete the Dependent Child(ren)Enrollment Information section of the form.

Select the dental plan in which you are enrolling. Information about each plan, including premiums, is included in the PERACare Health Benefits Program booklets.

If you are enrolling in CIGNA Dental HMO: You must select a dentist for yourself as well as for your spouse and child(ren) (if applicable) by completing the provider code section. Provider codes can be found using the Provider Directory. You may call CIGNA Dental at 1-877-635-PERA (7372) for provider code(s). PERA cannot complete your enrollment if you do not provide this information.

Vision Plan Selection

Select your coverage level (i.e., who you want to enroll in a vision plan). If you are enrolling dependent child(ren), make sure you complete the Dependent Child(ren)Enrollment Information section of the form.

Select the vision plan in which you are enrolling. Information about each plan, including premiums, is included in the PERACare Health Benefits Program booklets.

Dependent Child(ren) Enrollment Information

Complete this section if you plan to enroll dependent child(ren) under any of the plans (health, dental, or vision) available through PERACare.