Retiree Pen Connection Newsletter
Welcome to our monthly newsletter for Pinellas County retirees! The Retiree Pen Connection combines some employee-related articles from the Pen plus retiree-focused articles which were previously distributed in the quarterly Retiree Connection.
You have access to all of the Pen articles except employee-focused information such as employee surveys and classes. Enjoy all of your favorites including milestones, department news, Pen Extra personal news (such as obituaries and births), spotlights, consumer tips, and REPCO meeting announcements.
Tips for Viewing the Newsletter
- Each article has its own webpage.
- To view an article, click the title in the blue menu on the left.
- See additional helpful links below.
This Month’s Articles
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Resources and Contacts
| Item | Contact | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Medical (Medicare Advantage PPO) |
Aetna Aetna Benefits |
(855) 648-0388, call Mon-Fri 8 am to 9 pm to speak to customer service or call (855) 493-7019 any time to speak with a nurse |
| Medical (non-Medicare pre-65 and Traditional Medicare Plan) | Cigna | (800) 862-3557, call 24/7 to speak with a nurse or customer service |
| Prescription (Medicare) | Aetna | (855) 648-0388, call Mon-Fri 8 am to 9 pm |
| Prescription (non-Medicare) | Express Scripts | (866) 544-9221, call 24/7 |
| Dental | Cigna | (800) 862-3557, call 24/7 |
| Vision | EyeMed | (866) 939-3633, call Mon-Sat 7:30 am to 11 pm, Sun 11 am to 8 pm |
| Florida Retirement System | FRS | (866) 446-9377, call Mon-Fri 8 am to 6 pm |
| Pinellas County Retirement | Retirement Information | (727) 464-3367, option 1, call Mon-Fri 8 am to 5 pm |
Featured Volunteer Opportunity
Make a difference in your community!
- Pollution Prevention & Education – Assist environmental specialists with duties such as storm-drain marking, educational materials drafting and distribution, cleanup activities, restoration planning and implementation, course preparations, translations, site inspections, and community events. Work may involve the Living Shoreline projects, Adopt-a-Pond program, fertilizer ordinance compliance and National Pollution Discharge Elimination System permit requirements.
To apply and view additional volunteer opportunities, visit Volunteers in Pinellas.
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