Medical Plans and Benefit Meetings Planned

Human Resources has scheduled a number of meetings of interest to the campus community.

 

First up is a medical plan options seminar to be held Oct. 20 from 1-2 p.m. in the Taggart Student Center Auditorium. The Health Programs Committee will present information on HSAs (Health Savings Accounts) and other plan design options. The educational seminar is designed to  prepare employees for the coming Employee Benefits Forum, scheduled for Oct. 25.

 

For those who cannot attend the medical plan options seminar, a video will be available Oct. 21 online. Check the "Medical Plan Options Seminar" link.

 

The second event is the Employee Benefits Forum #2, Oct. 25 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Taggart Student Center's Stevenson Ballroom.

 

The forum is designed to solicit employee input and provide discussion that encompasses medical plan options and features. Deductibles, co-pays, co-insurance, HSAs and other plan options will be discussed.

 

Employees are strongly encouraged to attend the Medical Plan Options Seminar, or view the video prior to the meeting.

 

Lastly, the Wellness Fair is Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in that Sunburst Lounge of the Taggart Student Center. Employee reps will be available to answer questions and get employee input during the fair.

 

Flu shots are available for USU employees (and spouses) for $10 with a Blue Cross card, or $20 without. Organizers emphasize there is no discount for children receiving flu shots. Pneumonia and tetanus short are $17.50 each for employees and spouses with the card or $35 without.

 

Additional health testing and screening includes cholesterol/HDL/ratio, diabetes, percent body fat, blood pressure testing. The cost for all these tests is $12 for USU employees and spouses with the Blue Cross card or $24 without. Hearing tests (at no cost) are offered by the USU Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education Department. Pre-registration is required for the hearing tests and the additional health tests and screening listed above. Pre-registration is required by Oct. 21. Call Sharon at 797-1814.

 

The Wellness Fair includes door prizes, vendor information and demonstrations, giveaways and goodies (healthy, of course).