2018 Benefits Online Open Enrollment Continues JLab Internal Memo
BENEFITS ANNOUNCEMENT February 15, 2018
Sent on behalf of the Human Resources Director
SUBJECT: JSA 2018 Benefits Online Open Enrollment Period Continues
CONTACT: Treva Ferguson, treva at jlab.org , xt.7291 Attention All Regular and Term Employees,
The 2018 Benefits Online Open Enrollment Period for JSA continues to be offered through Wednesday, February 21, 2018 . This is your opportunity to review and, if necessary, modify your benefits options.
Below are a few reminders concerning the Open Enrollment Process as well as important updates regarding any plan changes.
Default Enrollment: If you are NOT changing your benefits, selecting a medical option outside of the default health plan, and do NOT want to enroll in or continue to contribute to a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), you do not need to re-enroll. Your current benefit elections will remain on file and be effective for the April 1, 2018 – March 31, 2019 benefit year.
Conditions in which you will need to access the Employee Self Service (ESS) System:
* To make changes to your current benefit elections.
* To participate for the first time in a Medical Care or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Plan.
* To continue your enrollment in a Medical Care or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account since your elections do not roll over from year to year.
To access the Open Enrollment link go to the Lab's Insight page, under Spotlight News. Or follow this link: misportal.jlab.org/time
The link will take you to the Deltek Time & Expense System. Once there, you will need to click “Self Service” at the top of the page; select "Payroll & Benefits" and then "Benefits Enrollment" to enter the Open Enrollment screens.
2018 Benefits Annual Renewal at a Glance Table: Key Changes
Type of Benefit
Highlights for April 2018
Medical Insurance
* Anthem Premium increases: KeyCare 10 PPO plan is 3.6% and the HealthKeepers 15 POS plan is 10%. Anthem is requiring a few copay changes on both plans, including a slight increase in the prescription drug copays.
* Optima Premium increase: The proposed 10/25 HMO plan increase is 16.4%. To keep premium rates more affordable and moderate cost, the Lab is replacing the current plan with a 20/40 HMO Optima plan that has a “Standard” drug formulary. This action results in an overall increase of 8.8% for the 2018 Optima medical premium renewal. Please visit the Benefits Webpage to learn more about Optima’s “Standard” drug formulary details.
Dental Insurance
* Premium rates and benefits remain unchanged.
Employee Voluntary:
Short-Term Disability
* Short-term disability premium rates and benefits remain unchanged.
* This is your opportunity to apply for the coverage, if you’re not enrolled. All applications are subject to approval from MetLife, JSA’s disability insurance company.
Employee Voluntary:
Optional Life Insurance
* Optional life insurance premium rates and benefits remain unchanged.
* This is your opportunity to apply for the coverage, if you’re not enrolled. All applications are subject to approval from MetLife, JSA’s disability insurance company.
* Employees should review beneficiary designations in the Employee Self-Service (ESS) system to ensure they are up to date (ex. Life Insurance beneficiary designee).
Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)
* Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) contribution limit will continue at $2,550.
* Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) contribution limit will continue at $5,000; consult the plan for eligibility requirements
* All current participants must re-enroll each year to continue participation in either Flexible Spending Account
* View the Summary of Benefits Matrix found on the Benefits web page or the attached PDF to learn more specifics about premium changes.
* Dependent coverage is available up to age 26; consult the plan for eligibility requirements.
* JSA’s benefit plan year renews on April 1, 2018, and remains in effect through March 31, 2019. Therefore, any changes made during open enrollment will be effective on April 1, 2018.
Training on the ESS System, as well as a brief overview of the 2018 medical plans and all other JSA sponsored benefits will be offered at the following time in CEBAF Center, Room F113:
* Monday, February 19, 2018 - 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The deadline to make changes for the 2018 benefits year is February 21, 2018.
The elections you make will remain in effect for the entire benefit year unless you experience a permitted life status change.
If you have any questions please contact Treva Ferguson, Benefits Consultant, at ext. 7291.
Regards,
Rhonda Barbosa
Human Resources Director
12000 JEFFERSON AVENUE • NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23606 • USA • WWW.JLAB.ORG
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