Retiree Option Change Period

Welcome to the State Health Benefit Plan’s (SHBP) 2022 Retiree Option Change Period (ROCP) for the 2023 Plan Year. ROCP gives our members the opportunity to review current Plan Options and make changes to coverage based on needs.*

This year's ROCP will include in-person meetings in addition to virtual meetings (either online or by phone) to discuss Plan Options for the 2023 Plan Year.

See below for information, including schedules for each type of ROCP meeting and instructions on how to join by phone or online. RSVP to reserve your space for an ROCP meeting. Call the reservation agents at 855-477-4455 to discuss your meeting preference. RSVP hours are 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. local time, Monday to Friday, and the lines will be available during the ROCP period. Your reservation is not a guarantee of availability. Meeting capacity is filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

*During the ROCP, enrolled Retirees shall be given an opportunity to change their Plan Option to any Plan Option for which the Retiree is eligible. Retirees cannot change their Tier (i.e., add dependents) during the ROCP.

Retiree Decision Guide

The Download this pdf file. 2023 Retiree Decision Guide  provides information on new identification cards, ROCP responsibilities, how to make an election, benefits comparison charts, and more.

Make your election

  • SHBP Enrollment Portal 24 Hours a Day/7 Days a Week

  • SHBP Member Services Extended Hours for Open Enrollment and ROCP: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET (normally to 5:00 p.m. ET)

Attend an educational session - what's new for 2023?

This year's ROCP will include in-person meetings in addition to the virtual meetings (either online or by phone). To RSVP for an in-person or virtual meeting (either online or by phone), call 855-477-4455 to discuss your meeting preference. RSVP hours are 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. local time, Monday to Friday, and the lines will be available during the ROCP period.

See below for schedules and instructions on how to join your ROCP session.

Schedule for ROCP In-Person Meetings

ROCP In-Person Meeting Schedule

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. ET

Doubletree by Hilton Hotel

2651 Perimeter Pkwy

Augusta, GA 30909

Thursday, October 6, 2022

10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. ET

Jekyll Island Club Resort

371 Riverview Drive

Jekyll Island, GA 31527

*There is an $8 toll to enter Jekyll Island.

Friday, October 7, 2022

10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. ET

Rainwater Conference Center

1 Meeting Place

Valdosta, GA 31601

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. ET

Hilton Garden Inn Albany

101 S Front Street

Albany, GA 31701

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. ET

Anderson Conference Center at the Goodwill Campus

5171 Eisenhower Parkway

Macon, GA 31206

Thursday, October 13, 2022

10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. ET

Oconee Fall Line Technical College South Campus - Dubose Porter Center

560 Pinehill Road

Dublin, GA 31021

Friday, October 14, 2022

10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. ET

Columbus State University - Cunningham Conference Center

3100 Gentian Blvd

Columbus, GA 31097

Monday, October 17, 2022

10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. ET

Hilton Atlanta Northeast

5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd

Peachtree Corners, GA 30092

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. ET

Georgia Piedmont Technical College - Newton Conference Center

8100 Bob Williams Parkway

Covington, GA 30014

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. ET

The Newnan Centre

1515 Lower Fayetteville Road

Newnan, GA 30265

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. ET

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway

Atlanta, GA 30339

Thursday, October 20, 2022

10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. ET

Butternut Creek Golf Course - Union County Community Center

129 Union County Recreation Road

Blairsville, GA 30512

Friday, October 21, 2022

10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. ET

Dalton Convention Center

2211 Tony Ingle Pkwy

Dalton, GA 30720

   

Schedule for ROCP Teleconference Sessions

Notice that each teleconference session has the same dial-in number but different passcode.

ROCP Teleconference Schedule
Monday, October 3, 2022
5:00 P.M. – 6:30 P.M. ET
Dial in Number: 877-336-4440
Passcode: 3371277
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
1:30 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. ET
Dial in Number: 877-336-4440
Passcode: 2757166
Monday, October 24, 2022
1:00 P.M. – 2:30 P.M. ET
Dial in Number: 877-336-4440
Passcode: 8816198

Schedule for ROCP online sessions

ROCP online schedule
Monday, October 3, 2022
10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. ET
Dial in Number: 844-867-6169
Passcode: 516763
Click here to join event.
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
9:30 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. ET
Dial in Number: 877-336-4440
Passcode: 2159569
Click here to join event.

While we recommend you call the RSVP number above to reserve your space at the meeting that best fits your schedule, your reservation is not a guarantee of availability. Meeting capacity is filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Additional Information

What if I do not take any action?

If SHBP does not receive an election from you through the website, or by contacting SHBP Member Services, you have made a decision to take the default coverage below:

  • Currently Enrolled in a SHBP Medicare Advantage Plan Option in 2022: If you are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage with Prescription Drugs Preferred Provider Organization Plan Option in 2022, you will remain in your current Medicare Advantage Plan Option and Tier with your current Medical Claims Administrator for the 2023 Plan Year.
  • Currently Enrolled in a SHBP Commercial (non-Medicare Advantage) Plan Option in 2022: If you are enrolled in a Commercial (non-Medicare Advantage Plan) Option in 2022, you will remain in your current Plan Option and Tier with your current Medical Claims Administrator in 2023.
  • Currently Enrolled in TRICARE Supplement in 2022: If you are enrolled in the TRICARE Supplement in 2022, you will remain enrolled in the TRICARE Supplement for 2023.

NOTE: If you paid a Tobacco Surcharge in 2022, it will continue to apply. If you did not pay a Tobacco Surcharge in 2022, you will not pay one if you default coverage. However, if you received a waiver of the tobacco surcharge and your tobacco status has changed, it is your responsibility to notify SHBP immediately.

The Tobacco Surcharge does not apply to Medicare Advantage members.