In light of the Pension Office staffing shortage and the unprecedented number of pension applications arriving in our office, an administrative decision has been made to suspend Estimate & Counseling services as well as Pension Creditable audits and reviews effective June 15, 2009 so that staff may focus on processing the new pension applications in a timely manner.  These services will resume in September 2009.   Counseling and estimate requests already in process will be completed.  Individuals who elect to retire will have their service verified as part of the application process.

Individuals seeking the above services are encouraged to use their 2008 Comprehensive Annual Statement, the calculator on our web site (Link: Delaware State Employee Estimate Calculator) and/or contact their Human Resources Office. If you do not have a copy of your 2008 comprehensive annual statement, the Office of Pensions will mail one to you.

When reviewing a State Employees' Pension Plan Comprehensive Annual Statement, you may use the factor in line 7 of Block 4 of 6 to determine the additional pension benefit for each year worked beyond December 31, 2008. Your pension benefit will increase by the factor in line 7 for each additional year of service. Divide the number in line 7 by 12 to determine how much your pension benefit will increase for every month you work beyond December 31, 2008.

NEWS ON PRESCRIPTIONS… MAINTENANCE MEDICATION PROGRAM

EFFECTIVE 07-01-09:
Members must obtain maintenance medications as 90 day fills at a 90-day participating pharmacy or Medco-by-Mail to avoid paying a penalty after a third 30 day fill. Additional information is available by calling:

• Medco’s Member Services at: 1-800-939-2142
• Statewide Benefits Office at 302-739-8331 or 1-800-489-8933
• Pension Office at 302-739-4208 or 1-800-722-7300.
  

GOVERNOR MARKELL’S BUDGET ADDRESS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions - Delaware Budget Address:
A list of 21 frequently asked questions with answers regarding the State of Delaware Budget Issues for fiscal year 2010. Questions range from State Pensions and Retirement, Budget Cuts, and more.

2009 BENEFITS OPEN ENROLLMENT - .PDF

2009 Benefits Open Enrollment:
The State Employee Benefits Committee presents your 2009 Open Enrollment information. The Committee strives to maintain a comprehensive benefit package for State employees and pensioners. Presented with difficult financial times, premiums for health care have been increased for the first time in four years. We encourage you to review your health, dental, vision and group legal coverage and choose the plans that are right for you! The 2009 Open Enrollment period is your once-a-year opportunity to enroll,make changes or terminate coverage in these plans.

* Please visit the Statewide Benefits website at www.ben.omb.delaware.gov for additional information.