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Benefits
Long Term Disability Rate Decrease
CIGNA is the current carrier of the voluntary Long Term Disability Insurance for PASSHE employees. Upon completion of their annual experience review, CIGNA has announced lower rates effective with the December 16, 2011 pay date.
There will be a 10 percent decrease in rates. For the 90-day elimination period option, the rates will be reduced from $.298 per $100 of coverage to $.268 per $100 of coverage. For the 180-day elimination period option, the rates will be reduced from $.237 per $100 of coverage to $.213 per $100 of coverage.
CIGNA considers it a privilege to be your carrier and looks forward to continuing their valued relationship with PASSHE. If you have questions concerning this change, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 717-872-3017.
New 2012 Contribution Limits for Tax-Sheltered Annuity (403b) and Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
The contribution limits have increased for these plans:
– Employees under age 50: $17,000
– Employees age 50 or over: $22,500
Please contact the human resources to change your payroll deduction amount for these plans.
PASSHE Health Plan Updates (Faculty, Managers, Polices, Nurses and Coaches Only)
Healthy U:
The deadline for completion of current phase of Healthy U, PASSHE’s wellness program, is May 31, 2012. In order to qualify for significant discounts in your healthcare premiums, you and your covered spouse/same-sex domestic partner will need to accumulate a minimum of 70 points each by this deadline.
There are a wide variety of activities and programs that individuals can choose from to earn Healthy U points. If you have not yet started Healthy U, the first two steps you will need to complete are taking the Pledge, and completing the Wellness Profile (worth 30 points). You can access both of these items at Highmark Blue Shield’s website.
After you and your covered spouse/same-sex domestic partner have completed these two steps, you can then choose from any of the remaining programs and activities to attain the 70 point threshold.
For more information on the Healthy U program please visit PASSHE’s website(Click on your appropriate employee group and then the “Wellness” button). You may also contact human resources at 717-872-3017 with questions about Healthy U.
PEBTF Health Plan Reminder (AFSCME, SCUPA and Physicians only)
Coverage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services:
Coverage for mental health and substance abuse services is provided through United Behavioral Health (UBH), regardless of which health plan you have. UBH has a specialized network of professional providers and facilities. In order to ensure coverage for mental health and substance abuse services and the lowest possible out-of pocket expense, you should contact UBH at 1-800-924-0105 for referral to an in-network provider. UBH may reimburse for some services obtained from out of network providers; however, there are limitations and higher out-of-pocket costs. For further details, visit PEBTF’s webpage.
Coverage for Durable Medical Equipment:
(Includes equipment such as wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, diabetic supplies)
For employees covered under the Keystone Central HMO or Highmark Blue Shield PPO, durable medical equipment is provided by DMEnsion Benefit Management. There is both a network and a non-network benefit. If you elect to choose a network provider, you are eligible to receive covered benefits at no cost. To find a network provider, contact DMEnsion Benefit Management at 1-888-732-6161 or log on to DMEnsion Benefit Management’s website. The network is extensive and it includes most major DME/P&O Providers. Further details on coverage for durable medical equipment can be found at PEBTF’s webpage.
Tuition Waiver
2012-2013 tuition waiver due dates are as follows:
– Summer Session 1 April 3, 2012 – Fall 2012 July 2, 2012
– Summer Session 2 April 27, 2012 – Winter 2012 October 23, 2012
– Summer Session 3 May 25, 2012 – Spring 2013 November 12, 2012
Employee Wellness
Make your steps count and earn Healthy U points by joining the second annual Take A Hike, the spring 2012 Employee Walking Challenge. The challenge will be to accumulate steps as a team by walking, running, swimming, dancing or whatever your preferred exercise is. We will “hike” the Continental Divide, a 3,100 mile trail from Canada to Mexico. The 14-week program will begin on January 30, 2012 and continue to May 7, 2011. Although more details will be provided in a future announcement, you may register now as a team of 12 members or less by emailing human.resources@millersville.edu.
For more information about the employee wellness program, visit Millersville’s employee wellness website.
