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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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Atlanta, GA | Posted: October 1, 2012
Summary Sentence:
From Oct. 15 to Nov. 9, faculty and staff members will have the opportunity to adjust benefit elections based on their needs for the coming year.
Full Summary:
From Oct. 15 to Nov. 9, faculty and staff members will have the opportunity to adjust benefit elections based on their needs for the coming year.
Benefits FairFrom Oct. 15 to Nov. 9, faculty and staff members will have the opportunity to adjust benefit elections based on their needs for the coming year.
“We want to encourage everyone to review their current benefits and think about their health and family needs as they make decisions during open enrollment,” said Darlene Wright, director of benefits.
Employees can find information about their current benefits by clicking on “Benefits Home” in the “Employee Self- Service” section of the TechWorks homepage.
Beginning Oct. 8, faculty and staff members will have access to upcoming changes and benefit plan information at www.ohr.gatech.edu/openenrollment. In addition, a Benefits Guide will be mailed to everyone’s home.
One change that has already taken effect (in September) is related to choices of in-network pharmacies. Walgreens is once again an in-network pharmacy for the Blue Choice HMO and the HSA Open Access plans. For more details, click here.
Also, beginning in 2013, the Institute will introduce a new dental plan provider — Delta Dental — and will provide employees with access to a larger network of dentists and higher coverage levels in many instances. A new PPO plan will be offered at the same premium as the current PPO plan, while the HMO plan will be offered at a lower premium than the existing Humana Access plan. The Delta Dental PPO and HMO will replace plans previously offered by Humana.
Tech will also offer a new voluntary legal plan through ARAG. This benefit is designed to provide employees with legal protection for a variety of legal matters at an affordable price. In addition to in-office services with experienced network attorneys, members will have access to online resources and telephonic legal advice.
To learn more about these and other benefits options, faculty and staff are encouraged to attend the annual Benefits Fair on Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom. The event will feature more than 30 vendors, and the Tech benefits team will be available to assist employees with any questions.
Other benefits news to be aware of:
