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UC DAVIS: VICE CHANCELLOR-ADMINISTRATION October 26, 2001 DEANS, DIRECTORS, DEPARTMENT CHAIRS, AND CAMPUS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS Re: Open Enrollment 2001 The Benefits Open Enrollment period, which allows employees the annual opportunity to make certain changes to their group insurance plans, will begin on Thursday, November 1, and will end at midnight (PST) on Friday, November 30, 2001. During this period, employees may transfer to a different medical and/or dental plan or add eligible family members to their current plans. They may also enroll in or de-enroll from UC-sponsored medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as change participation in the Dependent Care Assistance Program (DepCare) and the Tax Savings on Insurance Premiums (TIP) program. Employees who are eligible for full or mid-level benefits can make Open Enrollment changes through the Open Enrollment Action Line and transactions must be completed by midnight (PST) on November 30. Core employees must use forms to make their changes, and the forms must be received in their Benefits or Payroll Office by 5:00 p.m. on November 30. There will be no exceptions to these deadlines. All Open Enrollment changes will be effective January 1, 2002. Benefits Information In late October, Open Enrollment announcements, along with personalized benefits statements showing current coverage, were mailed to employees. The announcement, greatly streamlined from years past, included highlights and premium costs for 2002. If employees wish to make a change, or wish to learn more about Open Enrollment, more detailed information is available on a special HR/Benefits Open Enrollment website: (http://www.ucop.edu/bencom/oe.). This website includes general Open Enrollment information, as well as descriptions of plan changes for 2002, side-by-side comparisons of plan benefits, prescription drug formularies, and instructions and worksheets for making changes by telephone. Employees who do not have Internet access may have printed materials sent to them by returning the postcard included in the Open Enrollment announcement mailing. Requests for additional printed materials should be sent in as early as possible to allow for timely delivery and review before making Open Enrollment changes prior to November 30. To guarantee timely delivery, UC Office of the President will accept postcard requests through November 23. The campus Benefits and Wellness Faire, which will be held on Wednesday, November 7, at Freeborn Hall from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., is another excellent source of benefits information. It provides a great opportunity to ask questions of plan representatives and to take advantage of the various wellness activities offered. Year 2002 Health Plan and Insurance Highlights Here are some highlights of this year's Open Enrollment: *In the face of skyrocketing costs throughout the health care industry, UC has had to make some difficult choices in order to keep costs as low as possible. In 2002, employees will see increased medical plan copayments and other changes that were made in order to contain employee monthly premiums. *UC is extending indefinitely its 2001 pilot program that allows transfers among California HMO's at any time during the year. This program has helped to address concerns about medical plan provider/network disruptions. *There are some benefit improvements in the dental and vision plans, as well as a 2% rate reduction for the Supplemental Life Plan (previously known as Employee-Paid Life Insurance.) Salary Reduction Programs The Dependent Care Assistance Program (DepCare) allows employees to pay eligible dependent care expenses on a pretax, salary reduction basis. During Open Enrollment, employees may enroll in DepCare or change or cancel their DepCare salary reduction amount. Tax Savings on Insurance Premiums (TIP) allows employees to pay their health plan premiums, if any, on a pretax, salary reduction basis. Participation in TIP is automatic. During Open Enrollment employees may reenroll in or opt out of TIP. For Further Information To provide additional Open Enrollment information to employees, the campus Benefits Office will offer the following on-campus presentations: Tuesday, November 6, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m., Memorial Union, Garrison Room Friday, November 9, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m., Memorial Union, Mee Room Wednesday, November 14, 1:45 - 3:15 p.m., Memorial Union, Mee Room Thursday, November 15, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m., Memorial Union, Mee Room Tuesday, November 20, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m., Memorial Union, Mee Room Monday, November 26, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m., Memorial Union, Mee Room Additional Open Enrollment information may be obtained by calling Employee Benefits at (530) 752-1774. Dennis Shimek Associate Vice Chancellor - Human Resources 01-159
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