BENEFITS & INSURANCE

Dental & Vision

This page shares options for dental and vision coverage available to Sonoma County retirees, including coverage through Sonoma County Human Resources and additional group plans are available through PGA/Pacific Group agencies.

Official County Retiree Benefits

Dental & Vision Info

Pacific Group Agencies Insurance Options

For SCARE Members

Important: SCARE provides information for members. For official eligibility, plan details, and rates, confirm with Sonoma County Human Resources and the plan providers.

Two Ways to Get Dental & Vision Coverage

Through Sonoma County

Sonoma County provides retiree benefits information and enrollment guidance through the Human Resources Department.

Best for you if:

  • You want to review official County retiree benefits in one place
  • You want County guidance on eligibility and enrollment timing

What to do:

Review the official retiree benefits information

If you have questions, contact the Benefits Unit:

Need Help? Contact Care Counsel

Care Counsel can help you:

  • Understand plan choices during Annual Enrollment/Open Enrollment
  • Compare options if you’re unsure
  • Find doctors
  • Get help with claims or disputes
  • Get support if you are confused about enrollment steps

Through Pacific Group Agencies (PGA)

SCARE members have access to additional insurance offerings through Pacific Group Agencies at discounted group rates. These options are available to SCARE members and their families.

Important notes:

  • These plans are not County-paid benefits — you pay for them yourself
  • You may select any plans you want (based on availability and enrollment timing)
  • All PGA insurance plans can be enrolled in at any time.

What's included (examples):

✓  Dental
✓  Vision
✓  Legal Shield
✓  ID Shield
✓  Pet insurance
✓  Travel insurance
✓  Accident insurance
✓  Hearing coverage

Where to learn more:

(The application is included in the booklet.)

When can I enroll or change dental & vision?

  • All PGA insurance plans can be enrolled in at any time
  • County benefits: follow County enrollment timing and rules
  • The PGA Open Enrollment period coincides with the County Annual Enrollment, so you can compare options during the same time window

Enrollment Rules (Read This First)

SUPPORT

Get Help

Plan Questions, Finding Providers, Claims

Sonoma County Human Resources — Benefits Unit

For official eligibility, enrollment rules, and County benefit information:

Pacific Group Agencies (PGA)

If you have questions regarding PGA Insurance Plans:

FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to your questions about dental & vision options.

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All PGA insurance plans can be enrolled in at any time.

No. These plans are offered at discounted group rates for SCARE members, but you pay for them yourself.

Yes, all PGA insurance plans can be enrolled in at any time.

Use the booklet on the PGA page: Pacific Group Agencies insurance for SCARE members (The application is included in the booklet.)