The 2012 Open Enrollment (OE) period for all Maryland state insurance benefits is now underway and will last until Tuesday, May 1.
OE offers eligible faculty, staff and retirees (including eligible direct- pay employees, contingent staff, lecturers and part-time faculty) the opportunity to evaluate and compare their current benefits coverage to the coverage and costs for the new plan year beginning July 1, 2012. Changes can usually be made during OE without any special enrollment restrictions.
This year?s OE will be voluntary; therefore individuals who have no changes or corrections to their plans do not need to take any action. However, regular employees who would like to have flexible spending accounts (FSA) during the new plan year must re-enroll during OE. Remember that OE does not affect or involve either of the USM benefit plans (Unum Group Life and Long Term Disability insurance).
Outreach Sessions
Once again, the TU OHR will be holding OE outreach sessions for the benefit of faculty, staff and retirees who may need further assistance with their OE decisions. The complete OE outreach session schedule is available at{http://wwwnew.towson.edu/adminfinance/HR/documents/2012OutreachFlyer.pdf}. There will also be separate reminders posted on the Daily Digest prior to each session.
Details for this OE period, including the new benefits booklet showing the major changes for the PPO and POS medical plans, along with the new premium rates, are posted on the state?s website, accessible at {http://dbm.maryland.gov/benefits/Pages/HBHome.aspx}.
Daily Digest is utilized as the primary means to share additional information about OE. Be sure to check it often for updates and reminders!
Questions should be directed to Dave Curtis at x46018 or {dcurtis@towson.edu} or Gail Price at x46017 or {gprice@towson.edu}.
