Open Enrollment Window: September 16th - 19th
WELCOME
Open enrollment is your annual opportunity to make changes to your employer provided benefits. This year we are moving the base medical plan from the "Blue Preferred" network to the "Blue Advantage" network. We will also have some benefit and rate adjustments on our medical plans only.
This website is your spot to access benefit summaries, carrier links and informative videos 24/7.
This year your elections will roll over if you do not make any changes. Please scroll down and follow the Open Enrollment instructions under "How to Enroll" if you need to make changes or if you are a new hire.
Who is Eligible for Benefits?
Employees working at least 30 hours per week are eligible to participate in benefits offered by City of Anadarko. When you enroll in the benefits program, you may also cover your legal spouse and/or children up to age 26 regardless of student status, marital status, residence, or financial dependence on you.
New Hires: Benefits become effective the first of the month following 30 days from your date of hire.
In-person Open Enrollment Meetings
Please join one of the meetings below to learn more about your benefit options.
Where: City Hall – Council Chamber
When: Tuesday, September 16
10:00 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
If you missed the in-person meetings we will have an Open Enrollment recording available soon.
HOW TO ENROLL
We will use the same enrollment system this year. If you are a new hire, you should receive a welcome email from “City of Anadarko Benefits Management - noreply@ease.com” to set up a secure login.
Please contact HR if you have not received this email. If you have logged in before you may need to reset your password if you do not have it saved. Once you are logged in, please follow these steps:
1. Save/remember your username and password;
2. Your current benefit elections are already loaded in EASE;
3. Click the open enrollment "start enrollment" (this will be available on 9/16/2025).
4. Verify and update your (and any dependents) personal information and follow the enrollment prompts.
5. When finished with your elections please be sure to electronically sign and click finish;
6. Once you are finished, benefit selections will be in force from 10/1/25 to 9/30/26.
Friday, September 19th is the last day you can make Open Enrollment changes!
Benefit Changes Outside of Open Enrollment need a Qualifying Life Event and/or Loss of Eligibility
You may not change your benefits throughout the year unless you experience a Qualifying Life Event. Qualifying Events may include marriage, divorce, birth or adoption of a child, loss of eligibility under another plan. If you experience a qualifying event, you must notify HR within 30 days of the event; you will then be able to log in to EASE and make changes to your benefits. Please remember you only have 30 days from the event, or 60 days if the event is due to birth or adoption of a child, to make changes to your benefit elections.
The below "EASE Enrollment" link gives you quick access to your login page.
Benefit elections can be viewed at anytime throughout the year through EASE!
MEDICAL & Rx
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma will continue to administer our medical and prescription drug benefits.
BCBS Member Rewards! Get Cash sent to you for using a reward-eligible provider locations for a procedure of service. Eligible provider locations can be found using Provider Finder when you login to BCBSOK.com. After the service you will receive a check in the mail so, please check all mail from BCBS!
BCBS Fitness Program - More information when you log-in to BCBSOK.com and look under wellness.
- Online Tracking
- Choice of gym networks and studio classes
- Mobile app
- Earn Blue Points that can be redeemed for apparel, books, electronic, etc.
Twin Health - New partner with BCBS, to learn more download the flyer below.
- For those diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes
- No cost share for BCBS members
- Program progress can be shared with your doctor
DENTAL
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma will continue to administer our dental benefits.
Helpful Tips:
- Call you dentist before your visit to check if they are in the BCBS BlueCare Dental PPO Network.
- To find out if your provider is in-network, please visit the "BCBS Find a Dentist" link below.
- No ID card is required.
VISION
The City of Anadarko's vision coverage through VSP has no changes.
To find out if your provider is in-network, please visit the "VSP Find an Eye Dr." link below.
BASIC LIFE/AD&D
The City of Anadarko provides all full-time employees with $30,000 of Basic Life/AD&D coverage.
Who's Your Beneficiary? Everyone needs to make sure your beneficiary is up to date when you enroll through EASE.
Don't forget to update your primary or secondary beneficiary if you experience a life event, such as a divorce or birth of a child.
Life Policy Conversion is available if you want to keep this coverage after you leave employment with The City. You may apply to convert this policy to an individual whole life policy by completing the below application and following the directions on the form within 30 days of leaving employment.
SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE/ AD&D
All premiums are automatically calculated when you go through the EASE enrollment site.
Per pay period cost will be calculated on employee's age and election amount(s). In order to elect supplemental life for your spouse and/or child(ren), employees must elect coverage for themselves.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT
The Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible expenses. By contributing to a Flexible Spending Account, you reduce your taxable income — which saves you money. American Fidelity will provide the City's FSA through Ameriflex starting 10/1/2024.
More information can be provided by American Fidelity if you are interested.
ACCIDENT & CRITICAL ILLNESS
Accident Insurance - BCBS of OK
BCBS of OK's Accident insurance provides you with the extra money you need to help cover the incurred expenses, medical or otherwise, you face when you suffer an injury due to an accident.
Accident plan highlights:
- Emergency Room or Urgent Care: $150
- Lacerations: $35 up to $500
- Burns: $125 up to $12,500
- Accidental Death: $40,000
- Annual Wellness Benefit: $50
Critical Illness Insurance - BCBS of OK
If you, or a covered depended, are diagnosed with a covered critical illness this policy will pay you a lump sum for you to use as needed.
Premium is calculated on age and benefit amount elected. Please go through the EASE enrollment system to see how much this benefit would cost you and your family.
Benefit Amount Options:
- Employee - $5,000 or $10,000
- Spouse - not to exceed 50% of employee election
- Child - $2,500
- Annual Wellness Benefit (not available for children) - $50
Some covered conditions include:
- Invasive Cancer
- Heart Attack
- Stroke
- Paralysis
- Benign Brain Tumor
- Severe COVID-19 Infection
Please download the full benefit summaries below for full list of covered Critical Illnesses and Accident plan details.
Claim forms are also available for download below.
ID THEFT PROTECTION
ID Theft protection is a constant and growing concern for everyone. The City is pleased to give employees an option to help protect their personal and financial information. If your ID or funds are stolen, then these policies will reimburse and compensate you up to $1 Million.
Essential Plan Highlights
- LifeLock Identity Alert System
- Stolen Wallet Protection
- Credit Monitoring
- Mobile App
- Secures PCs, Mac & mobile devices (up to 3 devices for employee only and 6 devices for family)
- Sex offender Registry Reports
- 24/7 Live member support
Premier Plan Highlights - Includes all of the benefits under the Essential Plan plus:
- Court Records Scanning
- Secures PCs, Mac & mobile devices (up to 5 devices for employee only and 10 devices for family)
- Bank Account Application and Takeover Alerts
- Home Title Monitoring
Please download the "Identity Theft Plans Benefit Summary" to view full benefits for both plans.
After October 1st, if you have elected this benefit, please follow the steps when you click on the below " Account Registration Link".
EAP
Employee Assistance Program
BENEFIT EDUCATION VIDEOS
CONTACTS
As you consider your benefit options, please be sure to review all available information: Employee Benefit Summaries, EASE Enrollment System, and other videos and flyers found on this webpage. If you don't understand your benefits or need any assistance, please contact:
Client Contacts
Shirley Grose
sgrose@cityofanadarko.org
(405) 247-2481
Account Team Contacts
Stephani Wildman
Account Manager
stephani.wildman@nfp.com