October 2021 Newsletter, published 01/29/25

Employee COVID-19 Reporting Form

Register today to receive a flu shot, and earn THREE (3) HealthQuest credits! Available to all employees and covered dependents, covered at 100% by the State Employee Health Plan!

Click Here to Register

• When: October 26, 2021 12:00p.m. – 4:00p.m.
• Where: Governor's Room, Overman Student Center

If you have any questions, please contact the Immunization Program at kdhe.vaccineclinics@ks.gov

P.S. Make sure you know your Employee ID Number before attending.

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Congratulations to employees who have reached service milestones this year!

View complete list here.

Do you know someone interested in working at Pitt State?  The HR team, along with others from the Physical Plant and elsewhere on campus, will be hosting open interviews and informational sessions about our openings each Wednesday from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at the KANSASWORKS Pittsburg office.

Open Enrollment is NOW

The State Employee Health Plan (SEHP) will host the annual Open Enrollment period for Active State and Non State Group employees from October 1-31, 2021.

All Open Enrollment materials, including the Open Enrollment Guide, videos, and informational flyers is posted to the SEHP's website.

Download Enrollment Guide for Plan Year 2022

• Open Enrollment begins October 1st and ends October 31st again this year. During this time, employees may utilize the Membership Administration Portal (MAP) as often as they wish. The LAST ELECTION will be the one which will be effectuated. Make sure to click “Save and Submit” at the end of your online enrollment process.
  
  
• Employees currently enrolled in a medical plan and who do not complete an enrollment will be automatically defaulted into Plan N with their current medical vendor and given an HRA.
  Employees currently enrolled in dental and/or vision only will remain enrolled.
  
  
• New employees whose coverage is effective October, November, or December 2021, will need
  to complete two separate enrollments through MAP. One enrollment will be for the balance of
  2021, and the other enrollment will be for 2022 plan year.

Talk to ALEX to learn about your options for 2022

ALEX is an online resource the SEHP uses to walk you through all of your available benefits and explain how they work.   ALEX can also help you to compare the various health plan options based on your individual circumstances. Ever wanted to know what the cost difference would be to cover your family on Plan A vs Plan C? Let ALEX do that calculation for you.

Open Enrollment Materials

Open Enrollment books are now available online.

• If you requested a copy of the Enrollment Guide be mailed to you, watch your mailboxes. They should arrive any day now. 
• If you did not request a copy, you can view and print a copy here.

Open Enrollment Portal

The Membership Administration Portal (MAP) will open for enrollment on October 1. You will have until October 31 to complete your elections for 2022.

Questions?

The SEHP and our Health Plan Partners are here to assist you.

• Call: (785) 368-6361
• Email: SEHPBenefits@ks.gov

60 days left to earn rewards

Employees and covered spouses have until November 19 to earn up to $500 each toward their HRA/HSA account. $10 is awarded for every HealthQuest credit earned, up to 50 credits each.

Employees and covered spouses who earn 40 credits each by December 31 will be awarded premium discounts for 2022 – $240 each, or a combined $480 discount.

Log in to your HealthQuest portal to see how many credits you currently have. If you need help getting started, check out the Incentives page or click on one of the activities below.

2X Double Credit Coaching Promotion

You can still early twice the credits by meeting with a Health Coach by October 15. Each Health Coaching appointment is worth 2 credits, up to 15 credits a year. Sign up for a virtual appointment in your HealthQuest portal or by calling 888.275.1205, option 3.

Schedule an appointment

For more information on important dates and HealthQuest in general please Click Here to view the September HealthQuest Newsletter.

2021 HealthQuest Biometric Screenings will be available for sign up in the HQ portal. These have been scheduled for the following dates in the Governors Room:  October 21st

HealthQuest Portal

KPERS' optional life insurance open enrollment is October 1-31. Most members can apply for new coverage or increase their current coverage without answering any health questions. This is called guaranteed coverage.

Visit kpers.org/optionallife for more information

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This coverage becomes effective January 2022.

 TIAA October Webinars

• Understanding Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• Looking to turn your retirement savings into a "paycheck" for life?
• Quarterly economic and market update with TIAA's Chief Investment Strategist
• Paying Yourself: Income options in retirement
• Within Reach: Transitioning from career to retirement
• Be a Cyber-Hero: Help protect you, your family and your money

Download Flyer for TIAA October Webinars for more details

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