March 1999 Trust Talk
Don't Forget
Have Questions?
We have answers. And if we don't right now, we'll find answers for you. Contact the Trust at
614-508-2255 if you're in Columbus, or 800-228-5088 if you live outside Columbus, and listen for the customer service option.
We're currently upgrading our phone system so that we can serve you better during open enrollment
when the number of calls typically triples. Read the phone article in this issue of Trust Talk for more information.
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The Trust automatically provides Union-represented Stateemployees with up to three additional plans for which the Trust pays the premiums. All members are also covered by Working Solutions Service upon hire. This information and referral service offers very specific and thorough help related to your adult dependents or children with special needs. Call Working Solutions for more information at 800-358-8515 or visit access their website to download articles - go to the Trust's site, then select Working Solutions from the links page for a speedy connection to Working Solutions.
The following plans cover you if you have at least one year of State service:
Disability Gap - is a special plan created last year to replace certain disability benefits that would otherwise have been taken away as of July 1, 1998. This plan works in conjunction with State and other retirement systems' disability programs.
Basic Life - One times your Basic Annual Earnings in life insurance coverage to your beneficiary if you die while covered. Confirmation of any changes you made in response to the recent beneficiary mailing will be coming soon, along with your booklet-certificate.
| Event |
Date |
What you can do |
| Trust Sponsored Enrollment |
May 17-June 4 |
Change or add dental, vision and supplemental life coverage
Designate a beneficiary
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| DAS Sponsored Enrollment |
April 26-May 14 |
Change or add dependents
Enroll in a medical plan (if you don't have coverage currently)
File affidavit for dependents 19 or older
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