IMPORTANT: Attend a Pre-65ers O.E. Zoom Meeting

Get the information you’ll need to properly navigate the upcoming 2021 Open Enrollment process by attending a Zoom meeting. There are three Pre-65 Meetings at different dates and times – you’re sure to find a meeting that sui...

SAVE THE DATE: Open Enrollment Starts Next Week

Prepare now to complete all forms during the 15-day Open Enrollment period, Friday, October 2 to Friday, October 16 (2020) at 3 p.m.

During Open Enrollment, benefit-eligible employees have the opportunity to change or update benefit elections for 2021.&...

Flu Shots are FREE for Employees and Retirees Starting October 5

Connect4Health has partnered with Texas Health Resources to provide FREE flu shots! Vaccinations are available to all active employees (full-time, part-time and temporary) and retirees starting the first week of October. Choose from this schedule of dates...

Fire Prevention Week Takes a Virtual Path for 2020

Everyone enjoyed the annual Plano Fire-Rescue Prevention Week Open Houses, but COVID-19 restrictions forces the event to change. The department invites you to replace the in-person activity with Chalk It Up to Fire Safety during Sunday, October 4 through ...

Let the Wellness Center for Older Adults Help You

Older Plano residents often have need of assistance with big and small issues, but are unsure of the many available local resources. The Wellness Center for Older Adults offers preventative medical appointments such as foot care, hand care (nail trimming ...

Get Help Growing or Starting a Small Business

Small business owners can “get by with a little help” from their friendly neighborhood library. The Plano Public Library is the conduit to a wealth of knowledge and resources – from writing a business plan to improving your s...

Remove the Doubt and Learn about Healthy Voting in Texas

Voting by mail may be a healthy choice, but there are safe processes in place to ease concerns whether using the mail or in-person options. Learn more at HealthyVoting.org.

Remember, you must register to vote by Monday, October 5 to participate in the Nove...

Meet Chronic Disease Self-Management Head-on

Learn new skills to manage your health and quality of life with confidence during this virtual workshop. Tune in starting Wednesday, September 16 for a Chronic Disease Self-Management Program presented by the Community Council Area Agency on Aging.

This we...

Register for the “Be Well, Get Well, Stay Well” Webinar Series

Connect4Health (C4H) is excited to announce a partnership with Village Health Partners to offer an all-encompassing online series. The “Be Well, Get Well, Stay Well” webinars focus on a variety of topics:

• Dealing with anxiety and emotional eating
• T...

Prepare Now for 2020 Medicare Open Enrollment

When is Medicare Open Enrollment? The Medicare Open Enrollment period is from October 15 until December 7 each year. During the annual enrollment period (AEP) you can make changes to various aspects of your coverage, like:

• Switching from Original Medicare ...

Get a Plano Public Library Card and Check Out the World

Yes, Plano Public Library (PPL) doors are closed, but your access to their wealth of virtual services and programs is still open. The PPL card is your key to the portal of literary wonder, learning opportunities and more importantly, endless distractions ...

Open Enrollment Communications Expands to Include Text Messages

This year, the City will include text messages to communicate Open Enrollment information for the first time. The FIRST thing everyone needs to do is update their personal contact information in PeopleSoft – this applies to all employees and Pre...

Get Online at Your Library with a Reservation

As we all navigate these challenging times, Plano Public Library continues to offer services to help meet your digital needs. Whether you need internet access to apply for a job, to keep in touch with family and friends, or to complete the 2020 Census, al...

Stay Connected With Plano Parks & Recreation this Fall

Enjoy a variety of ways to keep your family active this fall through Plano Parks & Recreation – stay healthy, happy and connected! Find the leisure activities you love through Recreation Online. Join a sports league, take a virtual class, wa...

Track Regional COVID-19 Numbers in Weekly Report

Plano’s latest COVID-19 Weekly Report gives additional information on trends over a specific time period. This review covers the following for August 1-7:

• Collin County hospital bed occupancy
• Collin County ICU usage
• Collin County ventilator treatme...

Are You Taking Advantage of Your Hospital GAP Plan?

If you are pre-65 and enrolled in the American Fidelity Hospital GAP plan, you may not be getting your full benefit. Many eligible retirees enroll in the plan, but forget about it or don’t understand what it covers. There are three primary benef...

Will Medicare Cover the Cost of a Nursing Home Stay?

Unexpected medical emergencies could mean a prolonged recovery period in a nursing facility. If you are on Medicare, there are a number of questions to address.

When determining whether Medicare will cover nursing care, consider the following categories of...