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Do I have to do anything during Open Enrollment?
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Yes. You MUST enroll in a 2010 medical plan. This applies to you even if you don’t want to change your medical plan and if you want to opt out. Enroll online.
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What happens if I don’t enroll for medical?
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PEBB will automatically enroll you in the employee-only tier of the Statewide Plan beginning Jan. 1, 2010.
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What happens to coverage for my dependents if I don’t enroll?
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Your dependents will lose medical coverage beginning Jan. 1, 2010.
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What other actions MUST I take?
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If you want to cover a dependent who will be age 19 to 24 on or before Jan. 1, 2010, you MUST certify the dependent’s eligibility for coverage according to IRS and PEBB requirements.
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What happens if I don’t certify my dependent in the 19-to-24 age range?
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Your dependent will lose coverage beginning Jan. 1, 2010.
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How do I certify my dependent in the 19-to-24 age range? |
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Online, you check a box next to the dependent’s name, and you don't have to submit a form. If you enroll with a form, you provide the required information on the enrollment form. You do not need to submit a separate form. You do not need a notarized form.
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If I opt out with coverage from another state employee, do I to give my agency evidence of that coverage?
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Yes. You must give your agency evidence of the other employer group coverage within five days of enrollment. You may use a copy of the other employee’s benefit summary.
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If I opt out with coverage from someone who's not a state employee, what evidence of other employer group coverage can I use?
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Examples of evidence are a letter or notice from the employer that sponsors the coverage, or a copy of your medical ID card.
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What are my medical plan choices?
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That depends on where you live or work:
- Kaiser Permanente HMO, Kaiser service area
- PEBB’s Statewide Plan (administered by Providence), all areas
- Providence Choice, Portland Metro
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Where can I get information on the medical plans?
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See the plans’ Web sites:
Compare the plans’ costs and coverage.
See the set of commonly asked questions and answers about the plans.
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Do I have to enroll in dental?
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No. Your current choice will roll forward.
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Do I have to re-enroll in life and disability?
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No. Your current choices will roll forward.
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Do I have to re-enroll in a flexible spending account?
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Yes, if you want one in 2010. These are annual, tax accounts. You must enroll during Open Enrollment if you want one next year. Learn more here.
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Can I change my beneficiaries?
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Yes. You can change your beneficiaries any time.
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Can I make changes throughout Open Enrollment?
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Yes. Enroll online as often as you want until midnight, Oct. 31. The system will step you through the entire process each time.
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Can I make benefit changes any other time?
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Outside of Open Enrollment, you may make changes only within 60 days of certain changes in eligibility (pdf).
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