May 1999 Trust Talk
1999 Trust-Sponsored Open Enrollment
It's that time again...from now
until June 4, you have the opportunity to elect dental, vision and life
insurance coverage for you and your family for the upcoming plan year,
7/1/99, through 6/30/00. If you already have coverage, now is the time
to make changes to suit your anticipated needs. To make changes or enroll
for the first time, submit the appropriate forms no later than June 4.
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Why your kit may not
arrive by May 24
The main reason why many members don't receive Trust communication in a timely fashion
is because the State doesn't have your current address on file (so neither do we). If your mailing address has changed over the past
year and you didn't notify your Payroll/Personnel officer, you may not receive your kit in time to meet the enrollment deadlines. Always
make sure your address is current with your Payroll/Personnel officer so you receive your benefits news and updates.
Also, most of the materials we mail to you are sent via the US Post Office's third
class, or "Bulk," rate. This helps us better control costs, but sometimes takes longer to arrive at your home; however, we plan
accordingly and allow plenty of time for the kits to arrive (they were mailed to you May 4).
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The Trust recently mailed your open enrollment kit to your home address. Let us know if you haven't received
the kit by May 24, and we'll make sure you receive one so that you have enough time to consider your options. If you don't have your kit by May
24,
- call Trust customer service at 614-508-2255 or 800-228-5088, or
- visit our website to send an e-mail to Trust customer service: http://www.benefitstrust.org
The kit has information only about enrollment options available to you. It also includes highlights
on the benefits under which you are covered automatically.
For all Trust members, regardless of service length
Supplemental Life Insurance
You can provide additional income protection for your family by purchasing supplemental life insurance. If you already have supplemental life insurance through the Trust, you may increase your coverage by one times your basic annual earnings without a medical exam or other proof of insurability. Additional coverage is available, but requires evidence of insurability. You may also cover your dependent spouse and children with supplemental life insurance equal to $10,000 for your spouse and/or $5,000 for each eligible child.
See your enrollment materials for details and rates.
Working Solutions Service
Working Solutions offers expertise and resources to help with problems or issues you and your dependents
may face. Under Working Solutions, a "dependent" includes a relative, friend or neighbor for whom you have responsibilities that affect your
ability to work. A dependent may be any age and does not need to be a blood relative. You may obtain services for your own special needs as
well.
Working Solutions offers services for two categories of dependents:
- Adult/Elder Dependents
- Special Needs Dependents
Call Working Solutions anytime
for information and referrals. Just call 800-358-8515 and tell them you
are covered by Union Benefits Trust.
SPECIAL OFFER FROM WORKING
SOLUTIONS
You can receive up to four free
packets during this enrollment period.
To obtain a packet, complete
the postcard in your enrollment materials, or call Working Solutions at
800-358-8515.
If you have at least one year of continuous State service, read on.
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