Archive for ‘Benefits’

Benefits Tip – Flex Spending Account

by   |  11.09.15  |  Announcements, Benefits

If you have remaining funds in your 2015 flexible spending account, you may use your Discovery Benefits Visa Card through 3/15/2016 if you are staying on the HRA for 2016. If you are moving to the HSA beginning in 2016, you MUST use up all of your Flex funds by 12/31/15

**Failure to empty your Flex funds will result in not being able to use your ACU and personal contributions to your HSA until 4/1/16**.

Benefits Annual Enrollment

by   |  11.09.15  |  Announcements, Benefits

Informational meetings for Benefits Annual Enrollment will begin this week and continue through the month of November. We will be in the Campus Center Living Room on Thursday, November 12, 9:00 – 10:30 and 3:00 – 4:30 and Friday, November 13, 9:00 – 10:30 and 1:30 – 3:00.

See the full schedule here. Employees will soon be able to schedule individual appointments for assistance. Benefits Annual Enrollment will be Nov. 30 – Dec. 4.

Benefits Tip – Benefits Annual Enrollment UPDATE

by   |  11.02.15  |  Announcements, Benefits

Benefits Annual Enrollment will be Nov. 30 – Dec. 4. Informational meetings will begin Nov. 12. You can see the full schedule here. Employees will soon be able to schedule individual appointments for assistance. Watch MyACU for details.

Benefits Meetings for 2016

by   |  11.02.15  |  Announcements, Benefits

Fall is in the air and that means it’s time to think about Benefits Annual Enrollment.  In order to provide you the best information and resources possible we are needing to reschedule previously communicated meeting and enrollment dates.

 All benefits eligible employees will need to complete their enrollment online between November 30 and December 4, 2015. Please plan to attend one of the following meetings to learn about your benefit offerings for 2016.

 Annual Enrollment  presentations are being held in the Campus Center Living Room as follows:

 Thursday, November 12, 9:00 – 10:30 and 3:00 – 4:30

Friday, November 13, 9:00 – 10:30 and 1:30 – 3:00

Monday, November 16, 9:00 – 10:30 and 12:00 – 1:30

Tuesday, November 17, 1:00 – 2:30 and 3:00 – 4:30

Wednesday, November 18, 9:00 – 10:30 and 12:00 – 1:30

Thursday, November 19, 1:00 – 2:30 and 3:00 – 4:30

Friday, November 20, 9:00 – 10:30 and 11:00 – 12:30

Monday, November 23, 1:00 – 2:30 and 3:00 – 4:30

Tuesday, November 24, 1:00 – 2:30

Benefits Tip – Annual Enrollment Meeting Dates

by   |  10.26.15  |  Announcements, Benefits

All benefits-eligible employees will need to complete their enrollment online between November 9 and November 13, 2015. Watch for more details.

In the meantime, please plan to attend one of the following meetings to learn about your benefit offerings for 2016. Annual Enrollment presentations are being held in the Campus Center Living Room as follows:

Monday, November 2:  10:30-12:00 p.m., 12:30-2:00 p.m., 2:30-4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 3:  9:00-10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, November 4:  12:00-1:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 5:  8:30-10:00 a.m., 1:00-2:30 pm.

Friday, November 6:  12:30-2:00 p.m., 2:30-4:00 p.m.

Benefits Tip – Save the Date for Open Enrollment

by   |  10.18.15  |  Benefits

All benefits-eligible employees will need to complete their enrollment online between November 9 and November 13, 2015. Please watch the myACU newsletter for details on Open Enrollment Meetings, and individual appointments.

Benefit Tip – Cigna App

by   |  09.28.15  |  Benefits

The all-new myCigna Mobile App gives you a simple way to personalize, organize and access your important health information – on the go.

* Find doctors and compare quality-of-care ratings
* Access ID cards for the entire family
* Review and bookmark claims instantly
* View and manage account and deductible balances

The myCigna Mobile App is all about helping you stay organized and in control of your health, so you can get more out of life.

Here is a short video that highlights the features and convenience of the App.

Benefits Tip: LAST CHANCE 2016 Wellness Premium

by   |  09.07.15  |  Benefits, Events

The FINAL time to participate in the biometric screenings is Tuesday, September 8, 2015. The screenings will be held 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Living Room of the Campus Center.

  • To schedule an appointment, select “I am a new User” (select even if you’ve used the scheduler in the past).
  • You will need to bring a photo I.D. and your Cigna insurance card to your appointment.
  • You should fast 8 hours before your screening time. If you are unable or forget to fast, just make sure to tell your technician at your appointment.

To verify if you have met the requirements please log into your myCigna account. (Select “How to Register” tab to set up your account) Select “My Health” in the top left corner then select “Incentive Awards” which is located below the Cigna logo.

Benefits Tip – Flu Shot Clinic

by   |  08.31.15  |  Announcements, Benefits, Campus Perks

September 24th from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wal-Mart pharmacists will be in the Hunter Welcome Center (Zone A) to administer flu vaccines to ACU Faculty, Staff and their dependents (age 8 and up). All you need to do is bring your photo I.D. & Cigna ID card to receive this preventive vaccine at no charge. Tdap, pneumonia and meningitis vaccines will also be available for qualified individuals (age 12 and up).
Flu Shots are also available in ACU’s Medical Clinic during normal hours. Since the Medical Clinic does not take insurance, the flu vaccine is offered at the discounted rate of $15 for faculty, staff and their dependents. You may use your HSA Bank Card or your Discovery Flex card to pay. Appointments are preferred but not required. As a reminder Faculty, Staff and dependents (12 and up) are welcome to make appointments at the Medical Clinic for illnesses as well. Call 674-2625 to schedule an appointment.

Benefits Tip – LAST CHANCE 2016 Wellness Premium

by   |  08.24.15  |  Announcements, Benefits

Employees and spouses (if applicable), who are covered on ACU’s plan, must complete BOTH items for the wellness premium. If you would like to save a minimum of $600 in your health insurance premiums next year, you will need to complete the following:

1. Have your annual wellness exam with your doctor between October 1, 2014 and September 30, 2015.
2. Participate in the Biometric Screenings. There will be ONE final time to participate in the biometric screenings on September 8, 2015Watch for details.