UASD Benefits Open Enrollment 2023
Open Enrollment Period: March 20 - May 19, 2023
OVERVIEW
Annual Open Enrollment is your opportunity to review your benefits and make any changes for the year ahead, if needed. Health benefits remain one of the most valuable components of any employee compensation program. As in the past, Upper Adams School District is dedicated to offering you a comprehensive medical plan, while also contributing toward the cost of your premium. In addition the district offers dental and vision coverage at no cost, or at a minimal cost to its employees.
American Fidelity continues to partner with UASD to provide additional benefits through payroll deductions for employees. All district employees are required to schedule an appointment to meet one on one with AJ Gallagher from American Fidelity, to review their benefits, and sign the Section 125 Benefits Acknowledgement, and an Acknowledgement of Benefits and Notice of 2023-2024 Open Enrollment (new this year).
All employees should have received an email with a link to the schedule for American Fidelity. If you did not receive an email you can schedule your appointment with AJ by clicking here.
Tina Fair will be available at each building to answer insurance related questions on the following dates:
March 13 at UA Intermediate School in Room 148A from 11:15 am - 1:00 pm
March 15 at Biglerville Elementary in the Conference Room from 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
March 16 at Biglerville High/Middle School in the Library Commons from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
March 17 Central Office Administration - Tina Fair's Office
American Fidelity will meet by appointment ONLY with employees on the following dates:
March 20, 21, 22 at Biglerville High/Middle School in the Library Commons
March 23 at the Central Office Administration in the District Board Room
March 24 at Biglerville High/Middle School in one of the Library Meeting Rooms
March 27, 28, 29 at Biglerville Elementary in the Conference Room
March 30, 31 at UA Intermediate School in room 148A
See "What Should I Do?" in the next section for additional steps for all employees and those who wish to make changes or enroll in district benefits.
The annual Open Enrollment period begins March 20, 2023. The deadline for all enrollment/change forms, and Spousal Eligibility forms to be returned to Tina Fair is May 19, 2023.
Quick Links
Administrator/Professional Spousal Eligibility Form
Support Spousal Eligibility Form
403(b) Universal Availability Notice Vendor Listing
Life Insurance Beneficiary Form
CONTACT PERSON FOR YOUR DISTRICT BENEFITS
Tina Fair, Human Resources Coordinator
Phone: 717-677-7191, extension 2721
Email: t.fair@upperadams.org
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
If you would like paper copies of this newsletter or any other documents within, please contact Tina Fair.
You should do the following:
1. Whether or not you are making any changes to your health, dental, or vision insurance or to your American Fidelity benefits: Review your benefits by clicking on the Staff Portal. Follow the instructions below after you have logged into your Staff Portal, to review your benefits information:
- Click "My Information"
- Choose the Insurances tab. Verify that your current district benefits coverage is accurate.
- Click the Dependents tab to review your dependent information. Verify that the social security numbers, birth dates, and benefit enrollments are accurate for your dependents.
- Click on the Deductions tab to review any voluntary deductions for HSA contributions, and deductions for American Fidelity benefits.
- Contact Tina Fair, Human Resources Coordinator with any errors.
- Schedule your meeting with American Fidelity to sign the Section 125 Benefits Acknowledgement and an Acknowledgement of Benefits and Notice of 2023-2024 Open Enrollment.
2. Spousal Eligibility Forms for Currently Enrolled or New Spouse Enrollments: Your spouse must meet the Spousal Eligibility each benefit year, whether they are newly enrolled or have been enrolled in the district health insurance. You are required to complete a spousal eligibility form each benefit year, and send the employer form to your spouse's employer for completion. Click the appropriate link below for a Spousal Eligibility form, and return it to Tina Fair, by May 19, 2023:
Administrator/Professional Spousal Eligibility form
Support Spousal Eligibility form
Contact Tina Fair if you would like to receive a paper copy of the Spousal Eligibility form.
Dependents who are eligible include:
Your legally married spouse (pending qualification)
Your dependent children (up to age 26) (special rules for disabled children age 26 and over)
3. Changing or Adding Benefits: You must complete an enrollment/change form and send all forms to Tina Fair, Human Resources Coordinator, no later than May 19, 2023.
Remember: The UASD benefit year is always July 1 through June 30 of the following year. If you do not wish to change or enroll in benefits at this time, you will not be able to enroll again until the next open enrollment period, unless you have a Qualifying Life Event.
The choices you make during Open Enrollment will be in effect for the 12-month plan year from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. However, you may make changes during the year if you experience a qualified life event. If you need to report a life event during the year, you must contact Tina Fair with the necessary changes within 31 days of the event. Some examples of life events are:
- Birth or adoption* of a child
- Marriage*
- Divorce and/or legal separation*
- Death or loss of a dependent (including loss of dependent status)*
- Change in your spouse's employment status causing loss or gain of benefits coverage*
- Change in your own employment status*
- Change in residence that affects the benefits offered to you*
- Eligibility for Medicare*
MEDICAL AND PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS
Medical Insurance
The district will continue to provide medical coverage through Highmark Blue Shield with the option to choose between the PPO Blue Plan or the PPO Blue QHDHP (Quality High Deductible Health Plan) with an HSA (Health Savings Account). Both plans give you the freedom to choose your own doctors or hospitals. You will maximize your coverage by choosing participation providers within the BlueCross/BlueShield PPO network. Under the Highmark Blue Shield Program, you do not need to select a Primary Care Physician (PCP) or need to obtain a referral for services. However, if you receive care from a provider out of the BlueCross/BlueShield network, the plan pays a lower percentage of covered services and you will have higher out-of-pocket expenses, such as lower co-insurance.
Prescription Drug Coverage
Members in both the QHDHP and the PPO Blue plan automatically have prescription coverage. Express Scripts is the prescription drug benefit manager. With Express Scripts members receive the following benefits:
- Retail pharmacies. A network of over 60,000 participating independent and chain pharmacies nationwide.
- Convenient Home Delivery services through the express Scripts Pharmacy. You can have up to a 90-day supply of most maintenance medications delivered directly to you. Maintenance medications are those taken to treat an ongoing condition, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes.
- Online resources. You can go to https://www.highmarkblueshield.com/home/ for useful health and benefit information, along with online pharmacy services.
- Express Scripts Customer Service. Representative are available to you by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (except Thanksgiving and Christmas). Pharmacists are also available around the clock for consultation.
- Specialist Pharmacists. These pharmacists are available 24/7 by phone to help you and your doctors make sure that your medications act safely together and work well for you. Each has had specialized training in the medications used to treat a specific long-term condition, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and asthma.
To access your prescription benefits log in to your Highmark account at www.highmarkblueshield.com.
Click on the benefits summary link below to see more information about prescription drug coverage for each plan.
HIGHLIGHTS OF EACH PLAN
QHDHP (Quality High Deductible Health Plan)
WITH AN HSA (Health Savings Account)
Annual Deductible: $1,400/single and $2,800/family.
Lower Bi-weekly Employee Cost
UASD Contribution Toward Annual Deductible: $1,150/single and $2,300/family
This contribution is deposited monthly into the members HSA account. The total contribution amount is divided by 12 months at the start of the benefit year. For enrollments after the start of the benefit year, the total contribution amount will be divided by the remaining months in the benefit year at that time.
Co-pays and prescriptions do not apply until the deductible has been met
To enroll in this plan, complete the Enrollment/Change Form, and send it to Tina Fair.
To request to contribute or change your current contribution amount into your HSA, complete the HSA Payroll Deduction Form, and send it to Tina Fair.
American Fidelity is the account holder for the Health Savings Account (HSA) for Upper Adams School District. Contact American Fidelity if you have any questions about a Health Savings Account by emailing AJ Gallagher at AJ.Gallagher@americanfidelity.com . If you decide to switch to the QHDHP insurance plan, you are still required to complete an enrollment/change form and send it to Tina Fair.
What is an HSA?
An HSA is a tax-advantaged account that is used in combination with a qualified high deductible health (QHDHP) insurance plan. The money you put into your health savings account can help pay your health insurance plan's annual deductible, as well as any other qualified medical expenses that may not be covered by your health insurance plan after you meet your deductible. Contributions to your HSA account cannot be used to pay for health insurance premiums.
HSA Support and FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
To learn more about the HSA, including Tax Information, Reimbursements, Eligibility, Contributions, Investments, Retirement and a Benefits Debit Card, click the HSA Support and FAQs provided by American Fidelity to answer any questions you may have about having an HSA. You can also click the tab for "HSA Eligible Expenses" on the Support and FAQ page, to find out what you can use your HSA money for.
What Expenses are Applied Toward Your Deductible?
(information below is for in-network services, information varies when using out-of-network providers). Under the QHDHP, any services received with the exception of Preventative Care, are applied towards your deductible. This includes (but is not limited to): office visits, hospitalization, emergency room visits/care, lab tests and prescription drug coverage.
Keep in mind that the deductible must be satisfied each year before the insurance company pays on any medical claims.
See more information about this plan below in "Benefits of Enrolling in the QHDHP with an HSA" article.
PPO BLUE PLAN
Annual Deductible: $500/single and $1,000/family
Higher Bi-weekly Employee Cost
UASD Contribution Toward Annual Deductible: $0
Most co-pays and prescriptions are not subject to the deductible
To enroll in this plan, complete the Enrollment/Change Form, and send it to Tina Fair.
Benefit Costs for 2023
Medical and prescription benefits costs will not increase for the 2023 benefit year. To view the cost of your benefits, click the appropriate benefit cost sheet below:
Administrator Benefit Cost Sheet 2023-2024
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR BENEFITS
Have You Registered for a Personal Account With Highmark?
All Highmark members are enrouraged to register for an account at https://www.highmarkblueshield.com/home/ . Members should use the member ID located on their member card when creating the account. Once an account has been created the member will have access to be able to:
- Use My Care Navigator to search for providers, and schedule appointments, transfer medical records, and more
- Access Virtual Medicine
- Access forms
- Access special member discounts
- Print or order a new insurance card for any member on their insurance
- View and print claim forms
- Refill mail order prescriptions (Express Scripts)
- View the Coverage Summary and full Benefits Booklet
- View the status of prior authorization
- View information about the Diabetes Prevention Program
Preventative Benefits Schedule 2023
Your Highmark plan includes coverage for most preventative services with little to no cost, from participating health care providers, such as routine annual check-ups, Colon Cancer screenings, Diabetes Screenings, Mammograms, and other screening and procedures for adults. There is also a preventive schedule for children from birth to 18 years of age. Click the 2023 Preventive Schedule for more information.
Women's Preventative Health Care
The health care reform law (Affordable Care Act) requires health plans to cover certain preventive care services for women without any cost-sharing, such as deductibles, copayments or coinsurance. The following items are included in this coverage:
- Well-woman visits (annual preventive care visit in which adult women obtain recommended preventive services)
- Gestational diabetes screening for women 24 to 28 weeks pregnant, and women at high risk
- Human papillomavirus (HPV) testing for women 30 and older, once every three years
- Annual counseling for HIV and sexually transmitted infections, plus annual HIV testing for all sexually active women
- Contraceptives and contraceptive counseling.
- Breastfeeding support, supplies and counseling
- Domestic violence screening and counseling
Be sure to check your plans specific rules before receiving care. Though plans are required to provide these services free of charge, they do have the option of using cost-control measures, such as requiring to you pay for a brand name drug if a comparable generic drug is available, or charging a copayment for preventive services received at out-of-network facilities.
DENTAL INSURANCE
Upper Adams School District will continue dental benefits through Delta Dental for the upcoming plan year. Choose a PPO Dentist to receive the most out of your benefits. The Delta Dental website is easy to use and provides the most up to date and complete information for program participants:
- Locate a nearby participating provider, verify eligibility for you or a dependent.
- View benefit program and specific details
- Review claims and print ID cards.
View the full Benefits Summary Chart for PPO and Premier Dentists
Delta Dental - Virtual Consult
Virtual Consult connects Delta Dental members and dentists for real-time video appointments. Click the Delta Dental Virtual Consult flyer for more information.
Connect with a Dentist From Home with Toothpic!
Toothpic is a photo-based teledentistry app for PPO and Premier plan members that offers virtual dental screenings from a Delta Dental dentist. Click the Toothpic flyer for more information.
VISION INSURANCE
Upper Adams School District will continue to offer vision coverage through National Vision Administrators (NVA). Eligible dependents under 19 are entitled to receive a vision exam and one pair of lenses once every plan year and a frame once every two plan years or contact lenses and contact lens evaluation/fitting once very plan year. If you choose a frame, you will not be eligible for contact lenses for two plan years.) Eligible members and dependents 19 & over are entitled to receive a vision exam and one pair of lenses and a frame or contact lenses and contact lens evaluation/fitting once every two plan years.
The NVA website is easy to use and provides the most up to date and complete information for program participants:
- Locate a nearby participating provider by name, zip code, or City/State
- Verify eligibility for you or a dependent
- View benefit program and specific details
- Review claims
- Print ID cards.
View the full National Vision Administrators Plan Specific Details.
OTHER BENEFITS PROVIDED BY UASD
403b Plan Option
Employees may request voluntary tax deferred deductions from their pay into a 403(b) plan. These plans provide for funds later in life, while taking advantage of tax savings today. The employee must work with the representative of the plan they choose to make investment decisions. A list of 403(b) investment providers and the 2023 Universal Availability Notice can be found here. Please be sure to contact Lois Swope, in the business office, if you open an account with one of the 403(b) vendors on the list.
Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS)
Several retirement planning opportunities are available to employees each year through PSERS. Employees are encouraged to participate in these sessions, despite the number of years an employee may be from retirement to learn about this important retirement benefit. PSERS is a complex plan with many benefits. Employees should contact PSERS directly at 1-888-773-7748 or visit their member self service portal at www.psers.state.pa.us for more information.
Group Term Life Insurance
Term life insurance will be paid in full by the district for any employee who works at least 16 hours per week. This insurance terminates when the employee terminates employment with the district. Upon retirement, the provider may be contacted to convert the insurance to a regular insurance policy. Each category of employee has its own benefit coverage. To change a beneficiary for your life insurance, you must complete a new beneficiary form. For more information contact Tina Fair.
Wellspan Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
We all struggle from time to time with problems resulting from life demands and pressures. Some issues can be solved alone; others require help. These problems can affect our emotional well-being, job performance, home life and health. WellSpan EAP provides confidential, professional care to help individuals identify and resolve personal and workplace issues. UASD pays the cost for up to three visits to the EAP for all employees and immediate family members. No information on who receives counseling through the EAP is shared with the District. If you are struggling, think about contacting Wellspan EAP. They are there to help. Visit their website at Wellspan EAP for more information and providers.
IMPORTANT REGULATIONS AND REQUIRED NOTICES
DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR BENEFITS?
Contact the appropriate vendor directly for questions regarding benefits, claims processing, choosing a doctor, ID cards and copayments and deductibles.
Highmark Blue Shield
Member Service: 1-866-727-4943
Blues on Call: 1-888-258-3428
Website: www.highmarkblueshield.com
Claims Address: Highmark Blue Shield
PO Box 890173
Camp Hill, PA 17089-0173
All insurance cards are sent to the member directly from Highmark. The member must contact Highmark to request a new card if it is lost or stolen. The card also includes the information to fill/refill prescriptions at the pharmacy.
Prescription - Express Scripts
Phone: 1-800-903-6228
To access your information, and your prescription coverage, visit the Highmark website at www.highmarkblueshield.com.
American Fidelity
Contact: AJ Galagher at 484-643-2881or by email at: aj.gallagher@americanfidelity.com
Delta Dental
Customer Service: 1-800-932-0783
Website: www.deltadentalins.com
Claims Address: PO Box 2105
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-6999
National Vision Administrators (NVA)
Customer Service: 1-800-672-7723
Claims Address: PO Box 2187
Clifton, NJ 07015
Website: www.e-nva.com
Delta Dental and NVA do not send insurance cards to members. Members can print cards from their member account.