Quick List

• The Informer Newsletter
• Luncheons
• 2013 Calendar
• 2013 Events
• OCERS Payment Schedule
• Get Involved!
• Forms
• Scholarships
• Useful Websites
• Photo Gallery

Benefit Resources

• OCERS
• OC Medical Benefit Center
• Health Plans and Rates
• PGA Dental/Vision
• OCEA - Dental/Vision
• HearPO - Hearing Srvcs
• Social Security
• Medicare
• Dept. of Veterans' Affairs
• Council on Aging
• Consumer Credit Counseling Services of OC
What REAOC Does
REAOC is YOUR organization.  No other organization represents retirees!  Officers and Directors of REAOC are volunteers and their focus is strictly on behalf of the retiree.

bullet.pngAddresses the Board of Supervisors and the OCERS Board to protect and improve benefits for all retirees.

bullet.pngMeets with County Departments that influence retiree benefits.

bullet.pngMonitors OC Retirement System meetings to insure COLA, STARCOLA, etc. are approved for retirees.

bullet.pngActive member of California Retired County Employees Association (CRCEA) which sponsors legislation creating new benefits and protecting existing benefits for the twenty '37 Act Counties.

bullet.pngPublishes the INFORMER newsletter five times per year keeping members informed of activities and news relevant to retirees.

bullet.pngMaintains a website providing instant announcements and communications among members.

bullet.pngAwards four scholarships per year to student relatives of retirees.

bullet.pngSponsors a fundraiser each year to support Operation Santa Claus and Senior Santa.

bullet.pngHosts five luncheons each year to promote camaraderie and provide valuable information.

bullet.pngMakes low cost vision and dental care available to members.

bullet.pngStaffs office activities (phone, mail, e-mail) to assist members as needed.

bullet.pngDelivers Pre-Retirement planning meetings to introduce potential retirees to the benefits of REAOC co-coordinated with OCERS trainings.

bullet.pngMobilizes retirees as needed to take actions necessary to protect pensions and benefits

bullet.pngOffers volunteer opportunities to serve on various committees designed to meet the goals of REAOC



WHAT WE'VE ACCOMPLISHED

bullet.pngSuccessfully won court battle resulting in increased benefits for many from the Ventura Decision.

bullet.pngDeveloped a PPO dental and vision plan for members, facilitated by payroll deduction.

bullet.pngProvides its members with options for discount hearing aids.

bullet.pngImplemented law that prohibits the County from changing our health care contract without notice.

bullet.pngSuccessfully gained adoption of Second Spouse Legislation by OCERS.

bullet.pngObtained free membership in OCEA permitting REAOC members to participate in OCEA activities.

NOTE: REAOC is separate and independent from the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS) and the Orange County Employees Association (OCEA).