Benefits

Vision Statement

Working together to provide professional, friendly, high quality and accurate products and services to the Ball State University Community.

HEALTHCARE

• New!  KBA Solution New Member Registration Instructions (PDF)
• General Health Insurance Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) (PDF) 
• Low Deductible Plan Summary 2012/2013 (PDF)
• High Deductible Wellness Plan Summary 2012/2013 (PDF)
• High Deductible HSA Qualified Plan Summary 2012/2013 (PDF)
• Premium Rates 2012-2013 (PDF) - Premiums include healthcare, prescription and dental. 
• Benefits at a Glance - 2011/2012 (PDF)
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care Reform Grandfather Notice (PDF)
• Health Care Reform Notice of No Lifetime Limit (PDF)
• Health Reform Notice Dependents Up to Age 26 (PDF) 
• Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act
• Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)  (PDF)
• HIPAA Privacy Reminder Notice  (PDF)
• Health Insurance 101 PowerPoint 

PRESCRIPTION

• Medco Website - Click here to register for online access to your Medco account.  Order new ID cards, set up mail order, find a retail pharmacy, and MORE!
• Prescription Coverage Table (PDF) - Coinsurance and co-pay amounts for each health plan.
• Preferred Prescriptions/RX Selections Member Guide (PDF) - Please bring this guide with you on your next doctor visit.
• Prescription Plan Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) (PDF)
• Prescription Coinsurance and Copay Minimum & Maximum Tables (PDF)
• Prescription Step Therapy Rules (PDF) 

DISABILITY

• Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability - Service Staff Only 
• Worker's Compensation 

LIFE INSURANCE

• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS

• Flex Spending Account
• Dependent Flex Spending Account

 SAVING FOR RETIREMENT

• NEW!!  Important Information Regarding Your Retirement Savings  (pdf)
• Pension Plan Options (APP, TRF and PERF) 
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity Plan
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

LEAVING THE UNIVERSITY

• NEW!!  Temporary Special Retirement Plan (pdf)  On Friday, February 8, 2013, the Board of Trustees approved a new retirement plan that will replace both the Early Retirement Plan for Faculty/Professional employees and the Cash Settlement Option for Staff/Service employees.  The new Temporary Special Retirement Plan will end on June 30, 2013.
• Temporary Special Retirement Plan -- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)  (pdf)
• Retirement:  Eligibility and Getting Started
• Resignation  
• Contact Numbers and Information (PDF)

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 

• Finding an Encore/Encircle Network Provider (PDF)
• National PPO Networks (PDF)
• Local Network Urgent Care Facilities (PDF) - Avoid Emergency Room prices for non-emergency services by going to an Urgent Care facility instead.
• Tuition Remission
• Deductions From Your Paycheck
• CIGNA Secure Travel Brochure (PDF)
• Changing Your Personal Information 
• Benefits Customer Service Contacts