Newsletter, Brochures, and Factsheet - Insurance Management

Newsletters, Brochures & Fact Sheets

Benefits Focus Newsletters

Open Enrollment newsletter
Proposed Medical Plan Changes for FY2008 Amended
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Revised FY2008 Benefits Plans
FY2008 Open Enrollment newsletter
Wellness Today newsletter, Summer 2006 issue - highlighting the State's wellness program
May 2006 Benefit Focus Open Enrollment Newsletter for Employees - highlighting FY07 Plan enhancements for employees
January 2006 Benefit Focus Bulletin - long-term care insurance program avaliable to State employees and retirees
July 2005 Benefit Focus Bulletin - IRS modifies the "Use It or Lose It" rule which applies to flexible spending accounts
May 2005 Open Enrollment Benefit Focus - gives an overview of FY06 changes in health benefits for active employees
Archive issues

Retiree Newsletter

Statewide Retiree Meetings to be Held in October - meeting schedule to provide information on issues impacting the Retiree Medical plans, on legislation that will be re-introduced during the next Legislative session, and on how it will impact retirees
June 2007 Retiree Benefit Focus - outlining FY08 plan renewals and funding
May-June 2006 Benefit Focus - outlining FY07 plan enhancements for retirees
Medicare Eligible Retiree Information - Eligible State Retirees May Use Available Sick Leave Funds to Pay for Medicare Supplement Premiums
November 2005 Benefit Focus Newsletter - retiree plan prescription options ‘creditable’ under Medicare; limited open enrollment for changing pharmacy option
June 2005 Benefit Focus Newsletter - State retiree medical plans under review; no changes to current plans; no actions required
May-June 2004 Open Enrollment Retiree Benefit Focus - outlines the changes taking place with the retiree medical plan for FY05
November 2005 Retiree Benefit Focus - News about your medical benefits. Retiree medical plan has been amended as a result of Medicare Part D.
October 2003 Retiree Benefit Focus - Medicare eligible state retirees and dependents now have access to Medicare Supplement Insurance plans through their retiree "sick leave account".
Updated Retiree Benefit Focus July, 2003 - Find out about the changes you can make to your Retiree Medical Plan by increasing your prescription coverage.
Retiree Benefit Focus May 2003 - Find out what changes are taking place this year with the Retiree Medical Plan.

EAP Newsletters/Brochures/Information

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Benefit - Plan Year 2007
Mental Health Plan Design
EAP Brochure
Connections Newsletter February, 2006 - winter blues: shining some light on seasonal affective disorder, depression, and heart disease
Connections Newsletter September, 2005 - ten conversations that can transform your workplace, coping with stress checklist
Archive issues

Fact Sheets

See a historical perspective of your benefits, how the insurance plans work, and interesting facts.

Benefit Overview Presentation

View the State Employee Benefit Overview presentation provided to the CEC Committee on January 5, 2007.