Retiree Matters Newsletter – Budget Edition
The FY 2027 Budget Edition of the Retiree Matters newsletter has been published. Click here to read the newsletter or click the image below to download it. You can access this and past editions of the Retiree Matters newsletter from the “City Resources” tab of the RECOSA website and clicking on “Retiree Matters” Newsletters.
Highlights of the latest edition include (click here)
- All Retirees
- 1.9% ad hoc Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) beginning Jan. 2027
- Medical
- Post-65 (Medicare-Eligibile) Retirees
- No change in Medicare Advantage plans offered through Aetna – Standard PPO, Enhanced PPO, and Pharmacy-Only
- See chart for new premiums
- Annual enrollment Nov. 2 – Nov. 13
- Aetna will send annual enrollment information to Medicare-eligible retirees
- Pre-65 (Non-Medicare) Retirees
- No change in medical plans offered through Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Texas – Consumer Choice, New Value, and Blue Essentials HMO
- See chart for new premiums
- Annual enrollment Oct. 12 – Oct. 31
- City of San Antonio will send annual enrollment information to non-Medicare retirees
- Post-65 (Medicare-Eligibile) Retirees
- Dental & Vision
- Vision Service Plan (VSP) will continue to offer vision coverage
- Humana will continue to offer dental coverage
- No increase to dental premiums; slight changes to vision premiums
If you do not wish to make any changes to your medical, dental or vision coverage, no action is required on your part – your current coverage will automatically roll over to 2027. If you do not have vision or dental insurance and would like coverage in 2027, you must enroll during annual enrollment.
Retiree Annual Enrollment Periods & Information Sessions
Post-65 Medicare Retirees (click here)
- Enrollment Period: Nov. 2 – Nov. 13
- Info Sessions: Aetna and Employee Benefits are hosting two (2) information sessions. During these sessions, you will get more details about the 2027 Aetna Medicare Advantage Plans. The same information will be presented during each meeting.
- To view the live web presentation on your computer or tablet, click or enter the WebEx link below into your internet browser for the meeting you wish to attend.
| Date & Time | WebEx Link |
| Mon., 11/2/2026 | 10:00 a.m. | https://go.aetna.com/cosaaetna27 |
| Tue., 11/10/2026 | 2:00 p.m. | https://go.aetna.com/cosaaetna27 |
Pre-65 Non-Medicare Retirees (click here)
- Enrollment Period: Oct. 12 – Oct. 31
- Info Sessions: Employee Benefits is hosting two (2) information sessions. During these sessions, you will get more details about the 2027 BlueCross & BlueShield of Texas medical plans. The same information will be presented during each meeting.
- To attend a meeting by phone, dial the phone number listed below that corresponds to the meeting that works best for you. To view the live web presentation on your computer or tablet, click or enter the WebEx link below into your internet browser for the meeting you wish to attend.
| Date & Time | Phone Number | WebEx Link |
| Thu., 10/15/2026 | 12:00 p.m. | (415) 655-0001 Access code: 234 468 220 13 | https://shorturl.at/YmgIK |
| Mon., 10/26/2026 | 2:00 p.m. | (415) 655-0001 Access code: 234 161 999 06 | https://shorturl.at/GGw6p |
To attend a meeting by phone, dial the phone number listed above that corresponds to the meeting that works best for you. To view the live web presentation on your computer or tablet, click or enter the WebEx link above into your internet browser for the meeting you wish to attend.
For more information contact the Employee Benefits team by phone at (210) 207-0073 or by email at AskHR@sanantonio.gov.
2027 Retiree Benefits Guide
The City of San Antonio 2027 Retiree Benefits Guide has been published. Click here to read the guide or click the image below to download it. You can access this and past editions of the Retiree Benefits Guides from the “City Resources” tab of the RECOSA website and clicking on Retiree Benefits Guides.
RECOSA’s Election
Reminder, please vote now in RECOSA’s election.
There are two items on the ballot:
- Proposed increase in the number of board directors
- 2027-2028 board election
REMINDER: VOTING ENDS OCT. 31!
Please take a moment to vote. By voting, you help shape your RECOSA board.
RSVP Now for Nov. 20 Annual Meeting/Brown Bag Session
RECOSA invites you to join us for our 2026 Annual Membership Meeting & Brown Bag Session as follows:
| Event: | 2026 RECOSA Annual Membership Meeting & Brown Bag Session |
| Date: | Fri., Nov. 20, 2026 |
| Time: | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
| Location: | The Urban Ecology Center at Phil Hardberger Park |
| Address: | 8400 NW Military Hwy San Antonio, TX 78230 |
Erik Walsh, City of San Antonio City Manager, will be our guest speaker.
A box lunch will be provided, courtesy of Generations Federal Credit Union. There will also be great door prizes including gift cards and tickets.
The Retiree RSVP Line is open, so be sure to reserve your seat and help to ensure enough lunches are available. To RSVP, call or email with your 1) full name 2) contact number, and 3) number of attendees. Attendees may bring one (1) guest.
| Phone: | (210) 207-7000 (leave a message) |
| Email: | AskHR@sanantonio.gov |
| RSVP Deadline: | Fri., Nov. 13, 2026 |
DIRECTIONS
You must enter Phil Hardberger Park from N.W. Military Hwy. (not the Blanco Rd. entrance)
Traveling south on N.W. Military Hwy. from Wurzbach Pkwy., take a left at the entrance to Phil Hardberger Park (look for landmark pictured)
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Traveling north on N.W. Military Hwy. from Lockhill Selma Rd., take a right at the entrance to Phil Hardberger Park (look for landmark pictured)
After entering Phil Hardberger Park from N.W. Military Hwy., proceed straight. At the stop sign, continue straight until it dead-ends at the entrance to the Urban Ecology Center (look for entrance pictured).
There are three rows of parking at the Urban Ecology Center, including four accessible parking spaces next to the center (see aerial image below).
click image to enlarge
Turn Your IRA Into Support
Give from your IRA with a Qualified Charitable Distribution
Age 70½ or older? You may be eligible to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your IRA. If you are 73 or older, your QCD may also count toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) and may help reduce taxable income.
Why It Matters
- Tax‑smart giving
- Counts toward RMD (73+)
- Supports retiree programs all year
- Easy to initiate. Consult with your financial advisor
Deadline
QCD gifts for 2026 must be completed by December 31. RECOSA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and will send your tax acknowledgment letter on or before January 2027 for your records.
Make Your Impact Today
Please be sure to consult with your financial advisor for more information regarding a QCD and RMD donation.
Learn more about donating on the IRS website. Suggested links: