Health and Welfare Benefits
Open Enrollment has concluded.
Open Enrollment Period: September 1, 2026—September 18, 2026
Since 1937, OCEA members have stood together to advocate for improved benefits to support themselves and their families. Today, the OCEA Health & Welfare Trust offers affordable dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plans that best meets our members’ needs. OCEA members can also choose to buy enhanced dental and vision coverage for added protection. The Trust also hosts a health fair each year to connect members with resources to stay healthy.
Overview of Plans
View the Benefits Enrollment Guide for a full overview of information regarding benefits enrollment, plan descriptions, and details of supplemental insurances.
Dental Benefits Information
CAM49 – Description of Benefits & Copays
CAM50 – Description of Benefits & Copays
Plan Benefits Highlights – Option 1A
Plan Benefits Highlights – Option A+
Vision Benefits Information
Additional Plans
Enrollment
You can enroll by filling out an online form or a print-out form. If you are using a print-out form, please email your print-out form to benefits@ocea.org. You can also drop-off or mail your form to OCEA at 830 N. Ross St., Santa Ana, CA 92701.
2026 Enrollment
For New Hires Only
The following forms are for initial enrollment of new employees, employment status change, or qualifying life events. It is not for Open Enrollment.
Basic Coverage Enrollment
Available to employees in County bargaining units represented by OCEA, regardless whether the employees are members of OCEA. Fill out the Health & Welfare Benefits Enrollment Form below to get started.
2026 Health & Welfare Benefits Enrollment Form
Dental, Vision, Disability, Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Supplemental Coverage Enrollment
Additional coverage and benefits available to OCEA members only.
2026 Supplemental Dental Coverage
2026 Supplemental Vision Coverage
2026 Supplemental Life Coverage Enrollment
2026 Supplemental Disability Coverage Enrollment
2026 Supplemental Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
2026 Accident Insurance Enrollment
2026 Critical Illness Insurance
2026 Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Open Enrollment Frequently Asked Questions
What changes can I make during open enrollment?
During open enrollment employees may submit changes to Dental, Vision, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity benefits.
When do plan changes come into effect?
Plan changes submitted during open enrollment should be effective January 1, 2027.
What if I don’t want to make any changes?
If an employee doesn’t want to make any changes, no action is needed. The current coverage will automatically roll over into the new year.
Will there by any changes in premiums or plans for 2027?
There are no premium or plan changes for 2027.
How should enrollment forms be submitted?
Completed enrollment forms should be sent to OCEA via any of these methods:
- Email forms to benefits@ocea.org
- Complete forms online (DocuSign)
- Mail forms to OCEA at 830 N Ross St., Santa Ana CA, 92701
- Drop off forms in the OCEA mailbox located by the glass door front entrance on Ross St.
What is the deadline for open enrollment?
Completed forms must be received or post marked on or before September 18, 2026.
Who do I contact with questions about medical benefits?
OCEA does not administer your medical benefits.
Please contact the County Benefits Center at 1-833-476-2347 for any questions related to medical benefits.
Does OCEA’s open enrollment period apply to Retirees?
OCEA’s open enrollment period does NOT apply to Retirees.
For Dental Questions:
DeltaCare HMO Dental – If an employee wants to know their assigned plan dentist, or change their plan dentist, please contact DeltaCare USA at 1-800-422-4234.
Delta PPO Dental – To verify status of a claim, please contact Delta Dental at 1-888-335-8227.
For Vision Service Plan/VSP Questions:
To find a VSP doctor, or verify eligibility for exam and/or glasses, please contact VSP at 1-800-877-7195, or go to their website vsp.com.