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Health Insurance

Have you or your dependent(s) recently lost coverage outside of the County?
  • If you or your dependent(s) recently lost or gained access to other health coverage outside of MCG, that is a qualifying life event, allowing you to change your benefit elections mid-year.
  • You have 60 days from the loss of coverage or new coverage effective date to submit your election changes, along with qualifying event documentation. Learn more about qualifying life events.
Need health insurance assistance?
  • Virtual Thursday appointments: Sign up for a 10-minute one-on-one meeting with a member of the Health Insurance Team. 
  • In-person: Visit the Health Insurance Team in the Executive Office Building (101 Monroe Street, 7th floor) from 8 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday.
  • Over-the-phone: Call the OHR Customer Service Team at 240-777-5000 from 8 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday.
  • Online: Review the resources below or chat with Scout, OHR's AI Chat Assistant. Scout is available 24/7 and can even help you place a service request for follow-up from a Health Insurance Specialist. 
Want to learn how to enroll in retiree health insurance?

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