DENTAL OPEN ENROLLMENT

OCTOBER 1 - OCTOBER 31, 2007

One of the benefits offered to members of EAA is a Dental/Vision Plan. EAA voluntary dues members have the choice of enrolling in one of the two plans EAA offers (in lieu of the City of LA Dental plans). In our effort to bring you the most service for your benefit dollar, we are offering you a dental benefit through Guardian (www.guardianlife.com). As an added bonus, if you are enrolled in one of the EAA dental options listed below, you are also enrolled in Superior Vision Plan and the Landmark Chiropractic / Acupuncture plan.

The Dual Option Program allows our members the choice between a PPO Dental Plan option (DentalGuard Preferred) and a DHMO Plan Option (Managed DentalGuard Care for CA). These costs of these plans are outlined below:

*The city will add $.09 to each employee’s bi-weekly deduction which is payable to the City as a collection fee.

This new plan will take effect January 1, 2008

Improvements over current plan:

1. Comprehensive vision care providing; lenses each year, frames every 2 years and contacts every 12 months.
2. Chiropractic / Acupuncture services - 30 visits per year, $10 co-payment (reduced from $15), Herbal therapies - $5 co-payment per bottle, $1,000 annual maximum (increased from $500).
3. PPO Plan - $2,000.00 Annual Max Network Benefits, $1,500 Annual Max Non-Network Benefits, Annual Maximum Dollar "Rollover", teeth whitening, dental implants, white fillings for molars, orthodontia for children and adults, and 4 cleanings per year.

IMPORTANT: Only Voluntary dues-paying members (Code 54) are eligible to participate in the EAA Dental/Vision Plan. You can check if you are eligible by looking at your pay stub and verify if Code 54 is next to the union dues deduction section. If you are not a voluntary dues-paying member you can become one by simply calling the EAA office and we will send a voluntary dues card with your Dental Information Packet. Members can only participate in one dental plan, either EAA's plan or the City's plan.

Enrollment Procedures

EAA Dental Plans

To enroll or make changes in the EAA Dental Plan employees must select the EAA Dental Plan in the City’s selection process during open enrollment. The plan and/or changes will not take effect until January 1, 2008. The following steps will assist you with the various selections offered open enrollment period:

1. If you are not currently enrolled in a dental plan and would like to become a member of an EAA Dental plan:

1. Call the EAA office to confirm you are eligible to enroll in the EAA Dental plan.
2. Complete the enclosed enrollment application and return to the EAA office by October 31, 2007.
3. Log in to www.myflexla.com and follow the instructions to change dental plans.

If we do not receive a completed application you will automatically be deleted from the EAA Dental Plan.

If you have any questions regarding the above enrollment procedures, please contact the EAA office at (213) 620-6920 x 0 or contact Samantha Hanzy (213) 978-1597 Samantha.Hanzy@lacity.org at the Employee Benefits Division by October 31, 2007.