Important Information Needed to File Your 2022 Federal Taxes

For Active Employees, Non-Medicare Eligible Retirees Enrolled in the Retired Employees Health Program (REHP) and Retired Pennsylvania State Police Health Program (RPSPP) MembersWatch your mail for important tax information. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires that the PEBTF provides you with an annual notice summarizing your and your dependents’ enrollment in the PEBTF health coverage. Active Employee Members: The PEBTF is mailing a Fo......
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Open Enrollment Begins Monday, October 17th

For Active & Non-Medicare Eligible Retirees Open Enrollment is your annual opportunity to review your medical plan options and make changes to your coverage based on your needs. Any change you make will be effective January 1, 2023. The Choice PPO, Basic PPO and Custom HMO options continue for 2023, with no copay or deductible changes. READ MORE

Now is the Time to Get Your Flu Shot

Now is the time to make an appointment to get your flu shot. Don’t delay because it takes about two weeks after your flu shot until you are fully protected. Ideally, you should get your flu shot before the end of October each year. The flu shot is free under your PEBTF or REHP medical benefits. Here are convenient ways to get your vaccine: Active and Non-Medicare Eligible Retiree Members At your doctor's offi......
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of death in men and women in the U.S. This year, an estimated 151,030 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Early detection is key. The PEBTF’s and REHP’s non-Medicare Retiree preventive benefits provide coverage for the following colorectal cancer screenings for adults 45 years and older: Fecal occult blood testing or fecal immunochemical test (FIT) – ann......
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Trusted Information

Most likely you are seeing news reports on the coronavirus (COVID-19). COVID-19 is most commonly spread through respiratory droplets, so you should take the same steps that health care providers recommend to prevent the spread of the flu and other viruses, including washing your hands, avoiding touching your face, and covering coughs and sneezes.Here is what the PEBTF is doing to keep you and your family healthy. Check back to this website for updates:  Eligible......
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Phone Scam Prevention

Do Not Provide Benefit Information Over the Phone While many of us are spending more time at home during the pandemic, you may have heard reports of an increase in telephone scams. This is a reminder that you should not provide personal information such as Social Security number, credit card information, bank account information or medical benefit information to an unsolicited caller. The PEBTF received a report about a call from “the Wellness Center.” If you re......
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