Supplement Program - How to Apply

Supplement Program Application Period will now close on FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. MDT.  Questions?  Contact the Employee Benefits Team for the State - 303.866.3434 / 1.800.719.3434 / state_benefits@state.co.us 


April 23 - May 24, 2013- Application Period for the FY 2013-14 Supplement Program.  To be eligible for the FY 2013-14 Supplement Program, employees MUST apply, even if they have applied in past years.  The FY 2013-14 plan year runs from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014.
 

  • An employee will first complete benefits open enrollment using the online benefits administration system (BAS).  The BAS is accessed at the Employee Benefits Web site – click “Enroll / Change Your Benefits.”  The BAS will be available for open enrollment starting on Tuesday, April 23, 2013. 

  • At the conclusion of an employee’s open enrollment process, the employee will be asked about the Medical Insurance Supplement Program.  A link to the supplement application will be offered for those interested in applying. 
  • The application will require information about the employee, family members, household members, and household income (the total, combined income of all members of the household).  ALL fields will require an answer, even if it is “none” or “N/A” when the field does not apply. 
  • Applicants must upload their required documents electronically during the application process.  This means that applicants must already have their documents scanned and stored on the computer they are using to complete the application.  The preferred electronic format for documents will be either as PDFs or JPGs.  Applications without the required documents will be considered incomplete. 
  • At the conclusion of the application there is an electronic signature screen.  Once the “Understand and Agree” button has been clicked, the application will be submitted and the applicant will be unable to access the application.  An e-mail confirming submission will be automatically sent to the applicant.   


Supplement Application Timeline

  • Application period: April 23 - May 24, 2013
  • May / June - After the application period closes, applications and documentation will be reviewed.  If the application does not meet the minimum requirements or does not have the required documents, it will be denied.  If it meets the minimum requirements, it will be approved.   
  • July – A special enrollment will be held for those approved for the supplement, but who chose not to enroll in medical insurance during open enrollment. 
  • August / September – Supplements will be awarded.


It is unlawful for any person to knowingly and intentionally provide false, incomplete, or misleading facts or information for any benefits enrollment or application process, affidavit, or other document or process for the purpose of defrauding or attempting to defraud the State of Colorado with regards to the application for benefits, benefits premiums or claim for benefits. Penalties may include imprisonment, fines, denial of enrollment in any or all of the state's group benefit plans, civil damages, termination of enrollment in any or all of the state's benefit plans, or as provided in regulations, statutes, and written directives.

 

Questions?  Limited computer / Internet access?
Employees with questions or limited computer / Internet access should contact their agency benefits or human resources (HR) offices.  Personnel in these offices can answer questions, as well as offer assistance in accessing and completing the online application.

 

Supplement Program Special Edition HealthLine
 

More Benefits Information
HealthLine   - The Employee Benefits Newsletter
Insurance Premiums 
Enroll/Change Your Benefits  - link to State's online Benefits Administration System (BAS)
Your department's HR/Benefits personnel 
Instructions for Online Enrollment What do "Pre-tax" and "After-tax" mean?
Glossary of Insurance Terms 
Forms 
Salary Reduction Plan 

 

For more information about Benefits contact the DPA Benefits Unit.

 

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