Open Enrollment 2013

Open Enrollment begins on Tuesday, May 7th and will run through Friday, May 31st, 2013.  Our annual Open Enrollment period provides all benefits-eligible employees an opportunity to make changes in the following benefit plans:  

• Medical
• Dental
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Medical and Dependent Care

Major Announcement:  Short Plan Year (6-months)

As we continue to make enhancements to our healthcare plans, we are pleased to announce that effective January 1, 2014 both our plan and benefit years will be aligned (January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014).   To make this transition possible, during this Open Enrollment we will be rolling out a shorter (6 month) plan year for the period July 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013, which will enable the University to change the next health care plan year to January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014. 

Open Enrollment Guide 2013 (PDF)  All the benefit changes effective on July 1, 2013 are summarized in this document.

Additional Resources and Forms

Presentation/Informational Sessions Schedule (PDF)  We have scheduled 30 different sessions for employees to attend and get more information about Open Enrollment changes and other benefits.

Open Enrollment 2013 (PDF) - In this session we will discuss the changes that have been made to our health plans including the new premiums, the Short Plan Year, and separating the dental plans from the medical plans.  A brief overview of other University benefits will also be presented.  Session length - 60 minutes.

HSA (Health Savings Account) Tutorial (PDF) - So you think you might be interested in the High Deductible/HSA Qualified Plan?  If your answer is yes, or if you are already in the plan, then this is the perfect session for you.  Participants will leave this session with a basic understanding of how an HSA works.  Session length - 60 minutes.

Low Deductible Health Plan Summary of Benefits & Coverage (SBC)* (PDF) 

High Deductible Wellness Plan Summary of Benefits & Coverage (SBC)* (PDF) 

HSA Qualified/High Deductible Plan Summary of Benefits & Coverage (SBC)* (PDF)

*An SBC is an easy-to-understand summary about a health plan’s benefits and coverage and is required by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). It is designed to help you better understand and evaluate your health insurance choices. 

Medical/Health Plan Rates for Short Plan Year 2013 (PDF)  This chart provides the new premiums for each of the medical/health plans listed by payroll cycle.

Dental Plan Rates for Short Plan Year 2013 (PDF)  This chart provides the new premiums for each of the dental plans (one plan, three tiers) listed by payroll cycle.

KBA Enrollment Form (PDF)  Use this form to make a change to your medical/health plan, your dental plan, or add/remove dependents. 

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Enrollment Form (PDF)   You must re-enroll each year for this benefit.  Please note that because of the Short Plan Year, the maximum amount you can elect for your Medical FSA is $1,250, and Dependent (daycare) is $2,500.

Tobacco-Free Affidavit (PDF)  If your tobacco use status has not changed since you last submitted a Tobacco-Free Affidavit, you DO NOT need to submit a new one for the 2013 Open Enrollment.  All employees will recertify their tobacco status during the 2014 Open Enrollment.