Partners & Vendors
We encourage you to check out our various partner organizations below that can assist with health insurance, Medicare, the self-directed plan, and more.

Insurance, Credit Unions, and Other Vendors
This document contains a list of insurance, credit unions, and other vendors that may be of interest to our retirees.
Empower administers the Self-Directed Plan (SDP). This is a powerful tool that gives you the ability to manage the funds from your DROP or IBO account.
The Office of Group Benefits (OGB) acts as the health insurer for employees and retirees of the State of Louisiana and various entities.

Retired State Employees Association (RSEA) is an independent, member-driven organization representing current and future retired Louisiana state employees. RSEA advocates in the Louisiana Legislature and Congress on retirement and healthcare issues.

The Senior Health Information Program (SHIP) helps Medicare beneficiaries better understand their Medicare coverage options and benefits. Counselors are available to help seniors make informed decisions by providing free and unbiased guidance via telephone or face-to-face interactive sessions.

