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2017 Benefits Guide
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FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
ARE CHANGES TO MY PLAN ALLOWED DURING THE
YEAR?
Generally, you may only enroll in the plan, or make
changes to your benefits, during the open enrollment
period or when you are first hired. However, you can
make changes/enroll during the plan year if you
experience a qualifying event. As with a new enrollee,
you must have your paperwork turned in within 31 days of
the qualifying event or you will have to wait until the next
annual open enrollment period. Premiums and enrollment
eligibility may change; contact Barb Daves in the Business
Office for details.
EXAMPLES OF QUALIFYING EVENTS?
You or your dependents lose health coverage because
of loss of eligibility or loss of employer contributions
You get married, divorced, or legally separated (with
court order)
You have a baby or adopt a child
You or your spouse take an unpaid leave of absence
You or your spouse dies
You become eligible for or lose other coverage
Medicaid coverage
You become eligible for Medicare
WANT TO KNOW WHAT
MEDICARE COVERS?
GO ON-LINE TO FIND OUT!
Here is how you do it…
Go to
medicare.gov1. Go to the top of the page, on the tool bar go to
“What Medicare Covers”.
2. Under “What Medicare Covers” click on “Your
Medicare Coverage”.
3. In the dialog box, enter what medical care you are
needing to determine if covered.
4. Click on “Go” after you have entered the
information.
5. View results.
OR YOU MAY CALL MEDICARE WITH
YOUR QUESTIONS:
1-800-633-4227