Government Code Section 22877 established the Rural Health Care Equity Program (RHCEP) to provide reimbursements of certain health care expenses for State employees who do not have access to a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO).
State employees who reside in an area without an HMO option available through the California Public Employees' Reirement System (CalPERS) are eligible for the RHCEP and will automatically receive a mailing from the Department of Personnel Administration detailing eligible health care expenses and how to apply for reimbursement.
Note: Due to the budget shortfall, the Rural Health Care Equity Program (RHCEP) for retired annuitants was terminated effective July 1, 2008. We regret that funds are no longer available for a program that has provided a valuable benefit for many retirees. We will continue to work with other interested parties to identify ways to limit the negative impact of rising health care costs for all State employees and retirees.
For additional information regarding health plan availability in you area, we encourage to use the CalPERS Employer Health Plan Search By ZIP Code.
Links to Information regarding RHCEP are available below.
If you have further questions about the RHCEP you may call the Benefits Division of the Department of Personnel Administration at (916) 327-1439 or (916) 327-1092 for assistance.
For questions concerning the claims process or status of a claim, please call ASI at 1-800-659-3035.
