Retirees

During your work life, you had a strong union -- AFSCME. Now, no matter where you worked or where you lived, get active through AFSCME Florida to protect what you worked so hard for.

As an AFSCME member, you know the value of union representation. It's the key to a secure income and dependable health care coverage. The same is true when you're retired. So, let AFSCME Florida be your retirement union, so you'll be able to rely on the same kind of protection you had on the job.

During the 2017 Legislative Session, the Florida Legislature directed the Department of Management Services (Department), Division of State Group Insurance (DSGI) to conduct a dependent eligibility verification audit to ensure accuracy in the State Group Health Insurance Program.

The audit affects everyone who has dependents on their health insurance, including retirees. The audit requires an official IRS Tax Return Transcript and a document signed by the spouse attesting that their spouse and dependents are eligible for health insurance. 

• AFSCME Florida Letter
• DMS Powerpoint presentation
• DMS Dependent Eligibility Verification Audit for Health Insurance Coverage
• Communications Timeline
• Eligibility Verification Audit Process 
• Florida DMS website about the audit: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/health/dependent_eligibility_verification
• Call 1-800-908-9946 to get your IRS transcript or visit https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript     
• HMS call center: (877) 577-4549
• HMS fax number: (877) 223-8478
• HMS web portal address:  www.verifyOS.com 

Get Involved

Join an AFSCME retiree chapter and unite with fellow retirees to protect and improve your retirement benefits. Our chapters lobby Congress, appeal to state legislators and are even involved with county and city officials in the effort to defend retirement security, support workers and protect the American Dream for future generations.

As the nation’s largest organization of public-sector retirees and the fastest-growing retiree organization in the entire labor movement, the AFSCME Retirees keeps members up to date on congressional action. It is the leading voice for public-sector retirees on Capitol Hill and in the senior citizen community.

So join the AFSCME Retirees today! Our strength is your security.  

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