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[August 4, 2000 ]
TIAA-CREF has discontinued the Teachers Long-Term Care Plan and replaced it with an improved plan called Teachers SelectCare. For the past few months, while they were in the process of implementing the new plan, TIAA-CREF did not accept applications for long-term care. However, the new plan is available now, and you may apply for coverage at any time during the year.
Teachers SelectCare is similar to the Teachers Long-Term Care Plan, but includes many improvements, such as the addition of a 10% spousal discount.
Individuals who are currently enrolled in the Teachers Long-Term Care Plan will have the opportunity to change to the new Teachers SelectCare plan, although changing is not required. Three months prior to the "anniversary date" of their enrollment, they will receive an offer letter from TIAA-CREF to enroll in a comparable plan. The letter will include rate information.
For more information or to ask a question, call TIAA-CREF at 1-800-223-1200 (press or say "four" when the recorded message begins). You may also visit their website which includes information about benefits, eligibility, and a premium calculator.
CalPERS Long-Term Care 2000 Application Period
The CalPERS Long-Term Care 2000 application period is now closed. While CalPERS is no longer providing applications for the 2000 application period, for those who already have applications, they will be accepted through August 31, 2000.
If you missed the July 31 application deadline this year, CalPERS recommends that you check back in September to find out the dates of the next application period. You can find this information on their website, as well as request an application kit for the next application period. The phone number for CalPERS is 1-800-266-1050.