FAQs Regarding Open Enrollment
October 30, 2014
Georgia Southern University’s Open Enrollment period, an opportunity for benefits-eligible faculty and staff to review benefits options and make selections, is Monday, Nov. 3 – Friday, Nov. 14.
At
GeorgiaSouthern.edu/MyNews, we caught up with Vickie Hodges, director of Benefits, to get the scoop on frequently asked questions (FAQS) employees seek from Human Resources this time of year. Read more to learn about the necessary actions needed during Open Enrollment.
Do I have to do anything in ADP?
Yes, everyone needs to certify their tobacco status. If you do not certify, your status will default to a tobacco user and a $75 monthly surcharge will be added to your health care premium. Log in to ADP Benefits and answer “yes” or “no” to the question. You will then submit your response in ADP Benefits until you come to a screen that gives you a confirmation number.
I am a new faculty member; do I have to do anything?
Yes, you still have to go into ADP Benefits and certify your tobacco status.
If I have a Flexible Spending Account, do I need to re-enroll?
Yes, these types of accounts do not carry forward.
What if I do not have any benefit changes, do I still need to go into ADP?
You do not need to re-elect your current benefits, but yes, you will need to log in to ADP because everyone must certify their tobacco status.
Do I have to use CVS pharmacy?
No, Georgia Southern University’s carrier is CVS/Caremark. However, you do not have to use that pharmacy exclusively.
What if I am adding dependents to my coverage?
All dependent documentation is due to Human Resources by Friday, Nov. 14.
In addition, Human Resources is offering benefit information sessions at the Nessmith-Lane Conference Center during the following times:
- Wednesday, Nov. 5, 9 – 10 a.m., Room 2904
- Monday, Nov. 10, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Room 2911
All active employees should have received an envelope in their campus mailbox including a letter regarding Open Enrollment and the 2015 Health Care Basics USG Comparison Guide. Employees on any type of leave of absence will receive their packet at the present home address listed in the ADP system.
For those needing assistance using the ADP Benefits portal, the Human Resources Training Room located in the Rosenwald Building is available. Learn more about Open Enrollment by visiting
usg.edu/hr/benefits. For more information, contact the Human Resources Benefits Office at 912-478-0854.
Georgia Southern University’s Open Enrollment period, an opportunity for benefits-eligible faculty and staff to review benefits options and make selections, is Monday, Nov. 3 – Friday, Nov. 14.
At GeorgiaSouthern.edu/MyNews, we caught up with Vickie Hodges, director of Benefits, to get the scoop on frequently asked questions (FAQS) employees seek from Human Resources this time of year. Read more to learn about the necessary actions needed during Open Enrollment.
Do I have to do anything in ADP?
Yes, everyone needs to certify their tobacco status. If you do not certify, your status will default to a tobacco user and a $75 monthly surcharge will be added to your health care premium. Log in to ADP Benefits and answer “yes” or “no” to the question. You will then submit your response in ADP Benefits until you come to a screen that gives you a confirmation number.
I am a new faculty member; do I have to do anything?
Yes, you still have to go into ADP Benefits and certify your tobacco status.
If I have a Flexible Spending Account, do I need to re-enroll?
Yes, these types of accounts do not carry forward.
What if I do not have any benefit changes, do I still need to go into ADP?
You do not need to re-elect your current benefits, but yes, you will need to log in to ADP because everyone must certify their tobacco status.
Do I have to use CVS pharmacy?
No, Georgia Southern University’s carrier is CVS/Caremark. However, you do not have to use that pharmacy exclusively.
What if I am adding dependents to my coverage?
All dependent documentation is due to Human Resources by Friday, Nov. 14.
In addition, Human Resources is offering benefit information sessions at the Nessmith-Lane Conference Center during the following times: