AG HR News
November 2017
Check Out the Upgraded IBX Website!
With the newly designed homepage, it’s quicker and easier to:
- Access benefit information
- Share, print, or order a new ID card right from the homepage
- Quickly find a physician or doctor
- See recent claims
- Access Achieve Well-being, an engaging online tool to motivate members to reach wellness goals
- View important messages
- Get answers through the Ask IBX smart search bar at the top of every page
Support Staff Flexible Spending Open Enrollment - November 15 & 16
If you are covered by the Avon Grove Educational Support Professionals Association agreement and you wish to contribute to a Flexible Spending Account in 2018, please read the following:
On November 15th & 16th Dan Otto, Kades-Margolis Representative, will enroll eligible employees in the program.This enrollment will be for an abbreviated plan year beginning January 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2018. We are requesting that all eligible employees schedule an appointment for a time that is convenient for you to meet with Dan and either sign on, or sign off the program. You can also use this opportunity to discuss your tax sheltered account or find out more information about 403(b) TSAs. Please sign up at your front office for your appointment on the following dates and times:
November 15th
- Penn London Elementary, 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
- Avon Grove Intermediate, noon - 3:00 p.m.
- Avon Grove High School, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
- Fred S. Engle Middle School, noon - 2:30 p.m.
Healthcare Savings Account Transition
Don't forget . . . in mid-November 2017, Blue Cross will transfer all custodial responsibilities for your HSA from Bank of America to Acclaris, Inc., a Willis Towers Watson company.
There will be a BLACKOUT PERIOD during this transition, so please carefully review the following:
Monday, November 6th - As of this date, you will no longer be able to use your current HSA Debit Card. Monday, November 6th through Tuesday, November 14th – A BLACKOUT PERIOD will occur during which you will have no access to your HSA Account nor will you have a debit card effective to use to pay for your expenses. Wednesday, November 15th – Your new Acclaris Debit Card will be activated and your HSA account will be available to access. If you contribute to your HSA through payroll deductions, the amount deducted on November 10 will be deposited in your account after the conclusion of the blackout period.
As part of the USA Patriot Act required clearance, you may receive a letter from Acclaris asking for specific information to verify your identity. It is important to respond to this request immediately - your account will not open until your clearance is approved.
Wellness Resources
Foundations for Your Future
Public School Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS) will hold a Foundations for Your Future (FFYF) seminar at Chester County IU, 455 Boot Road, Downingtown on November 29, 2017 promptly at 4:30 PM. These FFYF seminars provide active members with information about PSERS benefits and services. A PSERS Retirement Counselor will cover topics such as benefit options, withdrawal of contributions, rollovers, taxes, and legislative actions affecting PSERS. PSERS recommends that all active members attend an FFYF seminar, particularly if you are planning to retire within the year.
Need Assistance?
For questions concerning benefits contact Danielle Crawford at dcrawford@avongrove.org
For questions regarding personnel or contractual issues, employment and certification, contact Dr. Wendi Lee Kraft at wkraft@avongrove.org
Email: aghrdept@avongrove.org
Website: www.avongrove.org
Phone: (610) 869-2441