Helpful Wildfire Assistance

Helpful Wildfire Assistance

If you were directly impacted by the fires affecting Southern California, here are some helpful resources.

 
  • Call the Caltech Retiree Service Center at 855-251-0910 to:
    • Submit an address change if applicable (even if temporary)
    • Provide your email address
    • Get help with your monthly invoice including setting up automatic electronic payments
    • Ask any other questions relating to retiree coverage and defined dollar credits
       
  • If you are enrolled in Aetna:
    • Medicare plan phone numbers:
      Medical Customer Service: 888 267-2637
      Pharmacy Customer Service: 866 241-0357 (24X7)
    • Pre-65 Plans:
      Medical Customer Service: 888 328-9933
      Pharmacy Customer Service: 888 792-3862 (24X7)
    •  Members can access digital ID cards on aetna.com. Please register (if not already registered) for access to your digital ID card. You can also call customer service and request a digital card be emailed.
    • For prescription refill questions, members should call the pharmacy number on their ID card (listed just above) for assistance. This phone number is open 24X7.
    • Resources for Living assistance can be contacted at 833-327-2386
       
  • If you are enrolled in Kaiser:
    • Kaiser Permanente Phone Number:
      Phone:  800-443-0815 (8:00 AM - 7:00 PM M-F PST)
    • Website:
      www.kp.org
      New www.kp.org/newmember
    • Additional resources for Kaiser participants, can be found here: Care and Services 
      Here you will find information on 24/7 care including telehealth options and getting care out of the area for members impacted by the wildfires.  There is also information on mental health services, financial support, replacing lost medical equipment and options on refiling prescriptions during this time, including using local retail pharmacies if you are not near a Kaiser Permanente pharmacy.  There is also information on community resources for members and non-members.
    • On the member app, you have access to your digital ID card / medical record number, which you can present if you need to go into a facility.
       
  • If you have a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) with WEX, call 844-561-1334 to:
    • Request a new debit card (address changes go through the Caltech Retiree Service Center)
       
  • To update your TIAA communication preferences from paper to electronic or update your contact information, please call 800-842-2252 or log into your account at www.tiaa.org/caltech

  • To donate towards the Caltech and JPL Disaster Relief Fund, please visit caltech.edu/give