Benefits
State of Colorado Employee Wellness Program
Open Enrollment for FY 2013-14 is Tuesday, April 23, 2013 - Friday, May 17, 2013. FY 2013-14 plan year runs from July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014.
Open Enrollment this year is PASSIVE, meaning that if you do not participate, your current employee benefits will continue into next plan year, starting July 1, 2013 EXCEPT for flexible spending accounts (FSAs) which must be actively chosen every year.
To enroll or change your benefits, go to Benefit Solver.
List of 17 Regional Open Enrollment Benefit Education Meetings - list of meetings across the State for FY 2013-14 plan year enrollment, with benefit vendors attending to present information and answer your questions. Dates, times and locations can be found in the list.
Note: We have added three additional meetings:
Wednesday, May 8, 2013, 2:00pm - 5:00 pm University of Northern Colorado, 501 20th Street, Greeley, CO 80639.
Thursday, May 2, 2013, 10:00am - 12:00pm Governor's Office of Information Technology, 601 E. 18th Street, Denver, CO 80203
Thursday, May 2, 2013, 2:00pm - 4:00pm Department of Revenue, 1375 Sherman Street, 1st floor, Denver, CO 80203
Open Enrollment Webinars - meetings that work for your schedule. If you are unable to attend an Open Enrollment meeting in your region, or would like more detailed information on the plans offered by the State, you can attend a weekly webinar presented by our vendors. Each week the vendors will cover the same material.
Webinar Information. All times are MDT. Please note, MInnesota Life, Delta Dental and ASI Flex are Q & A sessions only.
Open Enrollment Voice Over Power Point Presentations - these power point presentations by our vendors are available at yoru convenience.
Kaiser Voice Over Power Point Presentation
United Healthcare Voice Over Power Point Presentation
ASI Flex Voice Over Power Point Presentation
Standard Insurance Voice Over Power Point Presentation
Minnesota Life Voice Over Power Point Presentation
Delta Dental Voice Over Power Point Presentation
Key Information for Open Enrollment and the 2013-14 Plan Year.
As of July 1, 2013 the following services are added to our plan under the Affordable Care Act,
- Women's Preventive Health Care - such as mammograms, screenings for cervical cancer, prenatal care, and other services - are covered with no cost sharing for new health plans. However, the law recognizes, and HHS, understands the need to take into account the unique health needs of women throughout their lifespan. Here is a list of newly added preventive services for women.
1. Well-woman visits
2. Screening for gestational diabetes
3. Human papillomavirus testing
4. Counseling for sexually transmitted infections
5. Counseling and screening for human-immune deficiency virus
6. Contraceptive methods and counseling
7. Breastfeeding support, supplies and counseling
8. Screening and counseling for interpersonal and domestic violence
- Vision Services. As of July 1, 2013 we have added a vision hardware benefit to our medical plans. This is not a separate vision plan. If you sign up for one of the State's medical options, you will automatically receive the additional vision benefits.
- If your insurance is with United HealthCare you will need to ensure that your choice of vision services provider is covered under the United HealthCare medical plan. Employees can confirm your provider is contracted by checking on the UHC website under United HealthCare Choice. You will need to get your eye exam through the medical plan using a medical plan provider as you have done in the past, and then utilize a vision plan provider to obtain your hardware and materials (glasses and contacts).
- All Kaiser participants must utilize their vision benefits at a Kaiser approved location.
United HealthCare Vision FAQ Kaiser Vision Information
More information about the Affordable Care Act and healthcare reform for 2013-14 plan year
Managing Your Benefits
Your department's HR/Benefits personnel - for benefit questions
Required Documentation for Dependents Covered Under Medical / Dental / Life - Must be provided for legal spouse, common-law spouse, same-gender domestic partner, or dependent children.
Updating Beneficiaries for State Life Insurance
Instructions for Changing Benefits due to Spouse's Benefits - Using the online Benefits Administration System (BAS) if your spouse has gained or lost benefits at his or her job.
Benefits Information
Insurance Premiums
Instructions for Online Enrollment
What do "Pre-tax" and "After tax" mean?
Glossary of Insurance Terms
Forms
Salary Reduction Plan
Important Information about Benefits DEADLINES
- Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, FSA coverage - 31 calendar days to make elections in the online Benefit Administration System (as new hires or to make changes). Date of event (hire date, marriage, birth, etc.) is Day 1.
- Retirement Choice - Contact PERA for more information about Retirement - 1-800-759-PERA (7372) or www.copera.org. Newly hired employees must make a retirement plan selection within the first 60 calendar days after the first day of employment. Judges and employees of institutions of higher education are not eligible for Retirement Choice.
- Contact your department's HR/benefits personnel for more information.
Related Topics
Work-Life (flextime, flexplace, employee discounts)
Leave
Total Compensation
Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP)
For more information about Benefits contact the DPA Benefits Unit.
Email comments to: State_Benefits@state.co.us