The University of Scranton’s 2014 Open Enrollment Period will be held November 1, 2013 through December 3, 2013. The purpose of Open Enrollment is to allow plan participants to make changes to their health plan election (medical, prescription, dental, and vision). Changes during the Open Enrollment period may include adding or deleting dependents from the plan, moving from one plan type to another or electing to opt in or out of the plan.

If you do not wish to make a change to your health plan or opt-out election, you will automatically retain your present coverage. The 2014 payroll contribution rate will be as reflected on the enclosed 2014 Health Insurance Cost Sheet.

We welcome your attendance at one of the Information Sessions as listed below. Representatives from Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania will be present. In addition, a representative from the Office of Human Resources will attend each of the Information Sessions to provide enrollment forms, answer questions and provide information on the Flexible Spending Account.

The Office of Human Resources has designated additional time to assist with questions and form completion.

Benefit choices made during the Open Enrollment Period for an employee or a dependent will take effect on January 1, 2014; provided the eligibility requirements are met, the participant is covered under the Plan, and all enrollment requirements are met.

Employees making a benefit election change must complete and sign an enrollment/change form for all vendors for the change to take effect on January 1, 2014. Forms may be obtained at the Office of Human Resources or at the Information Sessions listed above.  All benefit enrollment/change forms must be returned to the Office of Human Resources by the close of the business day on Tuesday, December 3, 2013.

Full-Time Faculty Open Enrollment Packet

Full-Time Staff Open Enrollment Packet

Your BalanceWorks EAP benefit can give you one!! Yes, that's right, during this busy end of year hustle and bustle (and year-round) you have access to your own PERSONAL ASSISTANT !!!  Your personal assistant can assist you with holiday or special gift shopping, event planning, pet sitting, travel coordination, services for your family & home and much, much more !!    Call ENI today, toll free at 1-800-327-2255 or logon to www.mybalanceworks.com to submit your request to your very own personal assistant.

BalanceWorks EAP Personal Assistant Services

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An FSA is an account that allows you to save money by having funds deducted right from your paycheck before taxes are taken out (pre-tax), and then using the funds to cover out-of-pocket health or dependent care expenses.  MVP Healthcare makes it even easier this year, with a CareFund Debit Card.  This debit card allows participants to access flexible spending account funds for allowable transactions conveniently and securely anywhere MasterCard is accepted.  Learn more about Flexible Spending Accounts, the CareFund Debit Card and your pre-tax savings in the information below. 

MVP Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

Flexible Spending Account Eligible Expenses

Flexible Spending Account Debit Card Information

Flexible Spending Account Enrollment Form  (must be returned to the Office of Human Resources by December 3rd, 2013)

The Office of Human Resources is pleased to announce the continuation of the For Your Benefit learning series. 

The Fall 2013 series will include presentations from MVP Healthcare, our flexible spending account provider; Employee Network Inc, our employee assistance program provider; PMA Insurance on ergonomics and finally a presentation from Barrows Wealth Management with a presentation on will preparation and financial planning.   Significant others or friends are welcome.

Session 3:  November 20, 2013    2:30 p.m.  TDC 405

Employee Network, Inc:  What can an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) do for you?

In this session, Ed Fiasci from ENI will provide an overview of the various services that the employee assistance program provides to you, free of charge.  The Employee Assistance Program (EAP), BalanceWorks, offers professional counselor services, including confidential counseling  in-person or over the phone for a variety of stressful issues such as marital, family, substance abuse, depression, stress, grief, health and more.

Please RSVP to Human Resources at hr@scranton.edu by November 18^th.

Session 4:  December 4, 2013    2:30 p.m.  TDC 405

Barrows Wealth Management: Wills and Estates and Trusts, OH MY !!

Who should have a Will?  What is a Power of Attorney for?  Have you thought about who will manage your finances and critical health decisions if you are unable?  In this session, Kim Barrows will provide information, prompting discussion, on the facts of financial life that you and your family need to know.  Specific topics will include Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Long Term Care and a means to speak with your family about these topics. 

Please RSVP to Human Resources at hr@scranton.edu by December 2^nd.

BalanceWorks Newsletter

The November 2013 issue of eni's BalanceWorks Newsletter is now available. This month, the work/life experts offer information, and tips on handling the stress of the holidays.  

Discounts on Health and Wellness Services with BlueCare 365