Archive for ‘Benefits’

Benefits Tip – Retirement Plan

by   |  08.21.15  |  Announcements, Benefits

It’s never too early or too late to start planning for retirement. ACU and TIAA-CREF offer a robust plan with several options to reach your goals. The plan allows you to change your allocations at any time and a three year cliff vesting. Visit HR’s website for more information.

Benefits Tip – Compass and Preventive Exams

by   |  08.14.15  |  Announcements, Benefits

Let Compass help coordinate your preventive exams. Establishing and maintaining a relationship with a Primary Care Physician is a simple, effective way to monitor your health and catch simple problems before they become complex and costly down the road. Our Health Pro® consultants can recommend doctors, schedule appointments, and confirm your benefits for preventive services like: physicals, colonoscopies, and mammograms.

Contact Compass today at 1-800-513-1667 x788 or at leahm@compassphs.com

Benefits Tip – 2016 Wellness Premium

by   |  08.03.15  |  Announcements, Benefits

Time is running out to qualify for the 2016 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. If you haven’t already done so, call your doctor’s office to schedule your appointment.
2. NEW FOR THIS YEAR – Participate in the Biometric Screenings. 

Employees and spouses (if applicable), who are covered on ACU’s plan, must complete BOTH items for the wellness premium.

 There will be ONE final time to participate in the biometric screenings on September 8, 2015. Watch for details.

Benefit Tip – Stop Overpaying For Prescriptions

by   |  07.27.15  |  Announcements, Benefits

Compass is your employer’s champion for simpler, smarter healthcare. Taking a monthly medication and unsure about the costs? Compass can compare medication prices and explore lower cost options for you, including mail order and coupon savings.

We understand you have been established relationships with your doctor. Your Health Pro can send the lower costing alternatives to your doctor to ensure they are right for you. All at no cost to you or your family.

CONTACT COMPASS:
answers@compassphs.com or leahm@compassphs.com
800.513.1667 ex788

Benefits Tip – Assurant/Benefit Tools App

by   |  07.20.15  |  Benefits

Get benefits information on the go! Use this app to quickly access:

  • My Benefits – An overview of all your coverage details
  • ID Card – Your electronic dental ID card
  • Find A Dentist – Uses your location to find a dentist nearby
  • Find An Eye Doctor – Uses your location to find an eye doctor nearby
  • Contact Us – Connect with us to ask questions
  • Individual Dental Plans – Learn about the products we sell in your area

This secure app is available for iPhone, iPod Touch and Android.

Benefits Tip – Dental Online Advantage Account

by   |  07.13.15  |  Benefits

With Online Advantage you can view your benefit information online at your convenience. It’s an e-service solution that we offer to plan members to find information about your benefits with the click of a mouse!

At any time you can login to view information about your benefits. For plan members you can:

  • View eligibility
  • View claims status
  • Change facility (for prepaid members)
  • Request ID card
  • Dental cost estimator
  • Search for a network dentist
  • Contact customer service

Changes to ACU’s Holiday Schedule

by   |  06.29.15  |  Announcements, Benefits

Human Resources is excited to announce an update to ACU’s Holiday Benefit and Calendar. Effective this academic year, offices will be closed on Fall Break. Classes remain in session on Labor Day so the decision was made to repurpose the Labor Day floating holiday to a closure on Fall Break. Staff are still welcome to use a vacation day on Labor Day with their supervisor’s approval.

Offices will also be closed the Friday of Spring Break. Offices should remain open Monday through Thursday of Spring Break. Staff are welcome to take additional vacation days with their supervisor’s approval.

Our thanks to Staff Senate, the Strategic Review Team (SRT) and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) who were all consulted prior to this change.

Benefits Tip – Financial Essentials On-demand Webinars

by   |  06.22.15  |  Announcements, Benefits

Did you know you can participate in on-demand webinars from TIAA-CREF? These sessions are designed to provide you with an in-depth look into how to improve your financial know-how.

Reminder – Biometric Screenings Opportunity

by   |  06.10.15  |  Benefits

If you were unable to participate in the Biometric Screenings held on campus in May, you can now participate by using a voucher at Quest Diagnostics between June 1stJune 30th, 2015.

 To register for a voucher you need to:

1. Go to My.BlueprintForWellness.com
2. Enter Registration Key: ACU2015
3. Enter your Unique ID: First Name, Last Name and first 4 digits of DOB (For example: Willie,Wildcatmmdd)
4. Complete the registration process online as directed. You will also then be directed to complete your CIGNA Personal Health Questionnaire and schedule your screening.

 For further information contact HR at humanresources@acu.edu

Benefits Tip – myCigna App

by   |  05.25.15  |  Announcements, Benefits

If you are on the health insurance plan at ACU, you need the myCigna app. Download the app here to have easy access to your ID Card, deductible, account balances, claims and much more. This app will also allow you to compare prescription costs as well as refill prescriptions for home delivery.