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2010 Flexible Benefits Open Enrollment Open enrollment for 2010 flexible benefits will be from Friday, November 13 through Tuesday, December 1, 2009 (see November Spotlight). Representatives from Capital BlueCross, Medco, Davis Vision, Integrated Behavioral Health, and the ConcordiaFlex dental insurance plan will be on campus on November 17 and 18, from Noon to 1:30 p.m. Visit them in the third floor faculty lounge in the University Center (both days) or in the foyer of the Wood Dining Room on the second floor of Iacocca Hall (November 17 only). |
2010 Changes to Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Benefits in Lehigh's Medical Coverage Plans In accordance with the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity Act and Addiction Equity Act, the annual and lifetime day and visit limits for mental health and substance abuse treatment benefits have been removed from all four of the University’s medical coverage options. There are no other changes for these benefits under the Keystone Health Plan Central HMO and the Preferred Provider Organization 100 plans. A new requirement for pre-authorization of inpatient services, partial hospitalization, and intensive out-patient treatment programs for mental health and substance abuse treatment has been added to the Comprehensive Major Medical (CMM) and Preferred Provider Organization 80 (PPO-80). Read more... |
TIAA-CREF's Go Green to Win Sweepstakes All you have to do is sign up for eDelivery to enter. Even if you already have eDelivery, you can still enter! There are some terrific prizes but you have to hurry -- the deadline is 11:59 pm EST on November 20, 2009. For more information and related links to enter, see the Go Green to Win flyer. |
H1N1 Flu Vaccine Notice The H1N1 flu vaccine is being made available across the country at no cost by the federal government. We have announced a number of times that Capital Blue Cross will cover the fee for the administration of the H1N1 flu vaccine. This notice provides you with information about the process and cost involved in getting the H1N1 immunization. Read more... |
Adverse Weather Policy Reminder A pilot program was launched in 2007 that classefies employees as Essential Services Staff, Instructional Staff, and Non-Instructional Staff for the purpose of establishing an adverse weather protocol for potential delayed reporting and University closings. See the November Spotlight policy article for more information. The Absence due to Adverse Weather Conditions Policy provides guidelines for documenting absences. |
Vendors on Campus Capital Blue Cross Customer Service on Campus 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - HR Conference Room November 17 December 15 Bethlehem Teachers Federal Credit Union Wednesdays - Noon to 2:00 p.m. - Human Resources, 428 Brodhead Avenue Thursdays - Noon to 2:00 p.m. - Iacocca Hall, Room C0002 Remember to call the Credit Union by 11:30 a.m. if you need cash Liberty Mutual 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - University Center, Room 401 November 19 December 17 |