City of Houston
2026 open enrollment
November 3 – 21, 2025
IMPORTANT: KelseyCare Advantage and Aetna Basic and Premier Plans
Aetna Basic and Premier Plans will end on December 31, 2025.
Humana ESA PPO Premier Plan will replace Aetna Basic and Premier Plans, effective January 1, 2026.
Retirees now enrolled in the Aetna Basic and Premier Plans will be “rolled” into the Humana ESA PPO plan, effective
January 1, 2026.
KelseyCare Advantage Plan will remain the same. Members now enrolled in this plan will keep that plan.
ONLY during Open Enrollment, members can change from the KelseyCare Advantage Plan to Humana ESA PPO.
ONLY during Open Enrollment, Aetna Basic and Premier Plans members can elect KelseyCare Advantage Plan.
Plan elections will be effective for calendar year 2026.
The monthly rate is $42 for each member covered under the KelseyCare Advantage Plan.
The Monthly rate is $55 for each member covered under the Humana ESA PPO Plan.
IMPORTANT: Retirees Under Age 65 with a Cigna Plan
Benefits will remain the same during 2026.
Monthly premiums will remain the same.
Retirees may change plans; the Cigna plans are the Limited Network Plan, the Consumer Driven Health Plan, and the Open Access Plan.
Plan elections will be effective for calendar year 2026.
If you are satisfied with your current plan, don’t do anything.
Learn more information about the plans and view the Open Enrollment Guide: Click on this link for the guide. https://www.houstontx.gov/hr/hrfiles/benefits/med_retirees/guide_oe_retiree.pdf
CONTACT
City of Houston Benefits Division 611 Walker, 4th Floor Houston, TX 77002
Phone: 832-393-6000
Experience World-Class Theatre with Alley Theatre – Special Invitation for ARHME Members!
ARHME members are invited to enjoy an unforgettable season at Houston's premier theatre destination, the Alley Theatre! From bold new works to timeless classics, this season offers something for every theatre lover.
Join fellow ARHME members for a night of intrigue, artistry, and connection. With exclusive discounts and priority access available for groups and members, there's never been a better time to rediscover live theatre in the heart of downtown Houston.
Tickets start at just $25, and with ARHME-exclusive perks, securing the best seats at the best price is easier than ever.
To book your tickets, contact: Armando Urdiales, Alley Theatre Group Sales Manager - 713.315.3346 - groupsales@alleytheatre.org armandou@alleytheatre.org
SILVER SNEAKERS INFORMATION
Please click here for more information regarding Silver Sneakers.
ONGOING ARHME MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
WE WANT YOU!!!
At ARHME, when it comes to dealing with elected and appointed officials, our strength is in our membership numbers. We have an ongoing Membership Drive and always need your help to reach out and recruit new members as they retire. We currently have over 900 members, but this represents only about 10% of the service retirees, beneficiaries, surviving spouses, and disabled retirees who are eligible to join to become active members of ARHME. Our membership recruiting drive includes a rewards program to recognize members who recruit five (5) or more new members who join ARHME. The attached flyer explains the program in detail. The membership program is coordinated by Board Member Joyce J. Bethany, whose contact information is below. Thank you.
There is strength in numbers… At each bi-annual membership meeting, a member recruiting the most members for that period (a minimum of five(5) new members) will select a recruitment gift from the items listed below.
*4 tickets to an ARHME Social
*$100 Gift card
*A Massage Envy full body massage
*2 Personalized Yeti cups
*Dinner for you and the new members you have recruited ($200 value and $30 for each additional recruit after 5)
Currently there are no membership dues!
We have your best interest when it comes to securing your Retirement Benefits. Join us in making ARHME Stronger.
Let us recruit as many new members (retired, surviving spouses and deferred City of Houston Municipal Employees) as we can.
Need additional information? Please contact Joyce J. Bethany at joyce.bethany1948@outlook.com or 713-729-1768.
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Contributions
ARHME has no membership dues. Voluntary contributions can be made to the ARHME PAC through a payroll deduction program facilitated by HMEPS.
Click the link below to set up your contribution.