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Campus Visits 2005

Campus Visits 2005. Negotiated Benefits . Health Care Spending Account Program Dependent Care Account Health Insurance (Empire Plan) UUP Benefit Trust Fund Discounted Services. Minimum - $150 Maximum - $3000 Remember use it or lose it

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Campus Visits 2005

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  1. Campus Visits 2005

  2. Negotiated Benefits • Health Care Spending Account Program • Dependent Care Account • Health Insurance (Empire Plan) • UUP Benefit Trust Fund • Discounted Services

  3. Minimum - $150 Maximum - $3000 Remember use it or lose it July 1, 2004 Over the counter Medications are an eligible expense www.flexspend.state.ny.us 1-800-342-8017 Health Care Spending Account Open Enrollment Sept 26 – Nov 10

  4. Dependent Care Advantage Account Open Enrollment Sept 26 – Nov 10 Dependent Care Account Employer Contributions Effective January 1, 2006 Up to $30,000 $700 $30,001 - $40,000 $600 $40,001 - $50,000 $500 $50,001 - $60,000 $400 $60,001- $70,000 $300 Over $70,000 $200 www.flexspend.state.ny.us 1-800-358-7202

  5. Eligibility Enhancement Domestic Partner eligibility improved • Must be in partnership for 6 months • One year waiting period for adding a new partner

  6. Hospital Network Development 1/1/05 Paid-in-full benefits for anesthesiology, radiology, and pathology. Meningitis Vaccine Offered effective 5/25/05 Covered for ages 11, 12, 17 (vaccines limited) High school and college students living in dorms Over the age of 19 vaccine is covered only by a participating provider. Empire Plan Changes

  7. Empire Plan Enhancements Hearing Aid Coverage • 2004 - $1200 total • 1/1/05 - $1200 per ear • 1/1/07 - $1500 per ear Coverage once every 4 years Children under 12 once every 2 years Infertility Coverage • 2004 - $25,000 lifetime maximum • 1/1/05 - $50,000 lifetime maximum

  8. Empire Plan Enhancements • Mastectomy Prosthetics • Not subject to deductible and co-pay • Prosthetics and Orthotics • Paid in full when obtained through a network provider • Substance Abuse Annual Maximum • 2004 - $100,000 • 1/1/05 - Increased to $250,000

  9. Disease Management Programs – Cardiovascular, Asthma, and Diabetes Urgent Care Facilities - The Joint Committee on Health will work with the State to develop a network of participating Urgent Care Centers Centers of Excellence Program Now coverage for transplants and infertility. As of 1/1/05 Cancer Resource Service includes paid-in-full coverage. Travel Allowance up to $10,000 Empire Plan Changes

  10. Empire Plan Changes • Discount Provider Network - MultiPlan • Pilot Program 10/04 - 12/06 • Members will have access to a discounted network of participating providers. If a provider does not participate with the Empire Plan, but does partipcate with the discount network the charge will be subject to deductible and coinsurance but will be capped at the discounted allowance. Balance billing will not be allowed.

  11. Empire Plan Changes Out-of-Pocket Maximum • 1/1/04 - $1901 annually • 1/1/05 - $1486 • 1/1/06 - $1548 Emergency Room Co- payment ($35) • 1/1/05 Increase to $50 • 1/1/07 Increase to $60 Hospital Outpatient Services ($25) Co-pay • 1/1/05 Increase to $35 Office Visit, Lab, Radiology Co-pay ($12) • 1/1/05 Increase to $15 • 1/1/07 Increase to $18

  12. Empire Plan Changes Prescription Drug • 1/1/05 Three Tier Plan • Generic • Preferred Brand Name • Non-Preferred Brand Name

  13. Empire Plan Changes • 30 Day Supply (Retail or Mail-Order) • Generic - $5 Preferred - $15 Non-Preferred - $30 • 31 to 90 Day Supply Retail • Generic - $10 Preferred - $30 Non-Preferred - $60 • 31 to 90 Day Supply Mail-Order Pharmacy • Generic - $5 Preferred - $20 Non-Preferred - $55 877-769-7447

  14. Empire Plan Changes • Prescription Drug Benefits for 2006 Effective January 1, 2006, there will be a new insurance carrier and pharmacy benefits manager Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield and Caremark Rx Inc. This change will impact the mail order and the Preferred Drug List for 2006.

  15. Benefit Trust Fund • Dental • Vision • Scholarship • Life Insurance

  16. Dental CIGNA DHMO • Must use Primary-Care Dentist • No Annual Maximum • Reasonable Co-payments on major services • Most preventive and restorative services are ‘No Charge” CIGNA PPO • All members are automatically enrolled in the PPO • Par Provider - you pay your percentage up to the network allowance • Non-Par Provider - you pay your percentage and any amount that exceeds the network allowance • You may change from DHMO to PPO each month (by the 14th of the month for a 1st effective date) Contact CIGNA at 800-481-1213 to enroll. • Dental Maximum raised to $2500 Effective 4/1/05 • Designated Customer Services Associates • Designated Claims Representatives • Designated Network Managers (Nominate your Dentist) • UUP Website will list all newly contracted providers each quarter

  17. Vision Benefits Vision Enhancement Effective October 1, 2005 • Exam and glasses every 12 months • Contact Lenses $25-$45 co-payment • Enhancements: No Charge to the members • Premier Frames • Blended Segment Bifocal Lenses • Progressive Lenses • UV Coating • Scratch Resistant Treatment • Polycarbonate Lenses • Lasik Eye Surgery, $200 per eye • Paperless Voucher System • Medically Necessary Program • Coverage for disposable contact lenses

  18. Scholarship Program • Dependent children who are enrolled in the fund and are eligible for coverage. • Earn at least 12 undergraduate credit hours toward degree requirements for the semester • Grade-point average of 2.0 or higher for the semester (as shown on the official transcript) • Credits earned at a state-operated SUNY school (e.g., does not include SUNY community colleges) • Apply with in 60 days after the ending date of the semester • $500 per semester up to a maximum of 8

  19. Life Insurance • $6000 Provided by UUP for Active Members • $1000 Provided by UUP for Retiree Members • Beneficiary Card • Survivor Support Program Last Will and Testament

  20. Opportunity Plus UUP’s endorsed 403(b) program Enhancements: • Financial Counseling • Legal Service Plan • Term Life Insurance • Survivor Support

  21. UUP’s Discounted Services • Verizon Wireless • Sprint • BJ’s Wholesale Club • Bally Total Fitness • Enterprise Rent – A- Car • Carlson Wagonlit Travel

  22. Exclusive for SUNY Employees • This exclusive offer is for new and existing Verizon Wireless Accounts. • 19% discount off Verizon Wireless rate plans of $35 or higher • No activation fee on a two year agreement • 25% discount off regular priced accessories • Free phone requires a 2 year agreement • Offer not available in stores • Contact Jim Spring at 518-469-7007 or james.spring@verizonwireless.com

  23. UUP Members & Retirees • This exclusive offer is for new and existing Sprint Customers • 15% off your monthly service fee • Offer only available through Sprint Representative: Jeanne Pinckney (518) 221-5434 or jpinckney@iwocorp.com

  24. WELCOMES ALL “UUP” MEMBERS WITH A SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP OFFER JUST FOR YOU 4 Great Reasons to Join or RenewGet $15 off BJ’s $40 Annual Membership Fee Get $15 off BJ’s $75 Rewards Membership Fee An additional 3 FREE Months of Membership FREE Second Membership Card

  25. BALLY TOTAL FITNESS Exclusive offer for UUP Members Pay as you go options • $50 down / $28 a month for local area clubs • $50 down / $33 a month for all club access • $50 down / $50 a month Sports Club Membership Paid in full options • $299 all club access • $499 Sports Club nationwide access Contact Esther Mermelstein at 212-563-2907

  26. UUP Members & Retirees • UUP Members now have discounted rates with Enterprise Rent- A- Car • Business or Personal Use • Pick – up from your home or office • Rates include unlimited miles with in New York State • Tool free number • 24 hour Road Assistance • Corporate ID 24H8222 Please visit the UUP website at www.uupinfo.org for your discounted rates.

  27. Exclusive Travel Discounts for UUP Members January 7, 2006 7 Night Caribbean Cruise on “Voyager of the Seas” Amenities: One backpack per state room and Bon Voyage Gift Basket UUP Members Price - $ 664 General Public - $914 January 21, 2006 7 Night Caribbean Cruise on “Navigator of the Seas” Amenities: One backpack per state room and Bon Voyage Gift Basket UUP Members Price - $714 General Public - $814 January 22, 2006 7 Night Caribbean Cruise on “Millennium” Amenities: One garment bag and Bon Voyage Gift Basket UUP Members Price - $750 General Public - $900

  28. Questions??? Please contact the UUP Benefit Trust Fund at 800-887-3863 or 800-UUP-FUND. Regina Kane Tamara Cooper Karen Dombrowski Sue Tocco – Member Benefits Specialist Lynn Gaseidnes Joyce Montgomery Here at UUP it’s all about our Members

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