President’s Message by REA President
Mike Bresnahan
Hello! In past reports I have written about the Retiree Issues Task Force (RITF). The RITF brings together representatives of REA, the Retired Fire and Police Association, management of SDCERS and key personnel from the City of San Diego. Meeting quarterly, this forum ensures that retirees have input on issues affecting their retiree benefits. Being a member of REA means that your concerns can be heard at the table. The RITF is one more way that REA works on your behalf.
The last RITF meeting was held on April 29,2025. We discussed several issues at the meeting. I want to write about one specific issue. As you know the administration of retiree health benefits has recently transitioned from SDCERS to Benefit Outsourcing Solutions (BOS). BOS offers an impressive online platform where retirees can access their information, make updates and communicate with support from BOS. While 1,800 retirees have already created their BOS accounts, that’s still just a fraction of the 10,000 eligible retirees. Signing up allows you to stay informed and have easy access to your benefit details. Please consider registering for your BOS account if you have not done so. It’s quick and convenient. Thank you.