This site is a resource to provide easy access to forms, documents and tools for you to manage your benefits. These resources provide valuable information on your coverage through Fermilab.
Resources
Towers Watson Via Benefits
Non-Medicare Eligible Retirees
- 2026 Annual Enrollment Guide
- 2026 Medical Plan Rates – for reference
- 2026 ACH Debit Schedule & Changes
- 2026 Summary of Benefits & Coverage – HMO
- 2026 Summary of Benefits & Coverage – PPO
- 2023 Summary Annual Report
Other Resources
- Non-Medicare Eligible Retiree Forms
- Medical Plan Information
- Locate a Medical Provider
- Preventive Care Services
- ACH – Automatic Deduction Form
Retiree Medical Enrollment Flowchart
Contacts
The Benefits Office staff is best reached by email at Benefits Office (monitored inbox), and the Benefits Specialist line is (630) 840-5055 (regular business hours).
Retirement Savings Plans
Announcements
Retiree Annual Open Enrollment
Oct. 28 – Nov. 11
During Annual Enrollment, you may:
- Change between the HMO and PPO retiree medical plans
- Drop a dependent
You may not add new dependents
Enrollment Materials
- Annual enrollment guides were mailed to retirees’ home addresses the week of Oct. 26.
- Plan information is also available through the Quick Links on this page.
Cost Sharing Information
For those who retired on or after January 1, 2020, the 65% cost share remains unchanged for 2027, with no future increases planned at this time. See the Medical Plan Rates Schedule on page 7 of the 2027 Retiree Annual Enrollment Guide.
Medicare Questions?
This enrollment period is not related to Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment.
For Medicare quesitons, contact Via Benefits at 1-855-241-5721.
Visiting Fermilab
For current site access requirements, hours, and visitor information, visit the Fermilab Visitor Information page: www.fnal.gov/pub/visiting
Quick Links for 2027
2027 COBRA rates (if applicable)
2026 COBRA rates – for reference
Retiree Annual Enrollment (archived prev. years’ presentation)
Annual Enrollment meeting recording (2024) part 1 of 4
Annual Enrollment meeting recording (2024) part 2 of 4
Annual Enrollment meeting recording (2024) part 3 of 4
Annual Enrollment meeting recording (2024) part 4 of 4
Retiree Education Workshop (2017) – Part I – Medicare Basics
Retiree Education Workshop (2017) – Part II – Part D | HRA Basics