Exception to the Rolling Twelve Month Open Enrollment for PacifiCare

PacifiCare has contracts with certain designated medical groups that will only allow new participant enrollment on an annual basis.  At the present time the following groups fall into this category:

UCLA, Loma Linda and Cedars-Sinai will accept new participants effective January 1^st of each year.  If you want to enroll in one of the above providers, you should contact the Trust Fund Administrative Office during the month of October for a change date to be effective January 1^st.

The list is subject to change and you may contact the Administrative Office for up to date information at any time.

If you are enrolled in one of the above listed groups, and wish to change to another medical group or Plan offered, you would be permitted to do so under the terms of the Rolling 12 Month Open Enrollment as stated in this announcement.

If you have any questions regarding this procedural change, please contact the Administrative Office at (323) 221-5861 or the nationwide toll free-number (800) 824-6935.  Please state that you are calling about the open enrollment change so that your call can be directed promptly.  Office hours are 9-5, Monday-Friday.