Benefits Open Enrollment November 1-30, 2012. Presentation Overview UPlan Benefit Changes for 2013 Open Enrollment Basics Open Enrollment Assistance Common.

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Benefits Open Enrollment November 1-30, 2012

Presentation Overview UPlan Benefit Changes for 2013 Open Enrollment Basics Open Enrollment Assistance Common Questions

UPlan Benefit Changes for 2013

Generic Plus contraceptives – Formulary and non-formulary contraceptives—one copay for 90 day supply Certain preventative prescription medications – Breast cancer – Fluoride supplements – Tobacco cessation Certain over-the-counter medications with a prescription – 81mg aspirins – Folic acid supplements – Tobacco cessation medications – Iron – Vitamin D supplements No Copays on Select Medications in 2013

Lactation counseling and supplies, such as breast pumps Counseling – HIV – Sexually transmitted diseases – Domestic violence – Personal violence No Copays on Select Medical Services in 2013

Reduced Costs of Emergency Services Out-of-network Emergency Services now covered at the higher in-network benefits Emergency ambulance Emergency room visits Emergency hospital admissions Urgent care

New Offering: Consult A Doctor 24/7 24/7 phone or online advice from physicians for medical non- emergencies Copay is $10 To register: Call a Medica care coordinator at , or Visit and click on “Activate Account”

What will UPlan Members pay for Medical and Dental Coverage in 2013? Standard employee contributions for medical coverage will increase by 5.3% — lower than many other medical plan increases in the market. Qualified Wellness Points Bank participants will pay less than they did in No change to dental rates.

Help for Lower-Paid Employees to Pay Medical Coverage Premiums Medical premium relief program extended through June Credit based on plan selected and household income. Credits range from $100-$225 Pro-rated credit appears in each paycheck through June Current participants do not need to re-apply if coverage status is the same. New applications are being accepted through the December 17, 2012 deadline.

2013 Wellness Points Bank Enhancements Longer program year (October 1, 2012—August 31, 2013) Increased points values for some activities Fit Choices now worth 75 points Bike Commuter program now worth 75 points Medical Condition Management now worth 200 points New Wellness My Way option

2013 Flexible Spending Account Changes Maximum reduced from $5,000 to $2,500 per employee for health care accounts ADP Benefit Solutions is new FSA administrator. FSA debit card used to pay doctor and pharmacy copays Daily claims processing Participants will need to register bank account information with ADP for direct deposit. Real-time, online account information /

2013 Short-Term Disability Coverage Employees can increase their existing amount of coverage up to $200 per month, without providing evidence of good health, but cannot exceed the monthly maximum. For more information about short-term disability coverage visit

Open Enrollment Basics

When and How to Enroll Open enrollment is November 1-30, You can make changes to your benefits selections online at If you or your dependent are age 45 or older, you will need to provide your Social Security Number.

During Open Enrollment You Can: Add or cancel Medical or Dental coverage Select a different Medical or Dental plan Change your designated dependents Choose to participate in the Health Care or Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts

During Open Enrollment You Can: Increase your amount of Short-term Disability coverage up to $200 per month. Select or change the benefit amount of your voluntary Long-term Disability Coverage (Civil Service and Labor Represented employees only).

No need to go online and make any changes, unless you want to: Set up a FSA account for Change your Medical or Dental Plan or dependent coverage. – To change your clinic election only, just call Medica: or Increase your Short-term Disability coverage. Add or increase your Long-term Disability coverage.

Open Enrollment Assistance

Phone: or , Option 2 Benefits Fairs Computer Labs (Twin Cities): Room 315 Donhowe Bldg. – Nov. 21, 28, 29, and 30 (8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)

Benefits Fairs Duluth: Nov. 1 – Kirby Student Center Ballroom, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. St. Paul: Nov 7 – St. Paul Student Center North Star Ballroom, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Minneapolis: Nov. 8 – Coffman Memorial Union Great Hall, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Morris: Nov 12 – Oyate Hall, UMM Student Center, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cookston: Nov. 13 – Prairie Lounge Student Center, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Enrollment Information

Enrolling Online New employees hired before December 1 may make two elections to participate in FSA for 2012 and 2013 Multiple elections can be made online, but not at the same time; wait a day between enrollments Benefits will send an to affected employees Employees with appointments ending prior to January 1, 2013, cannot enroll online - they are not anticipated to be active employees in

Open Enrollment Communications Employees with enrolled same-sex domestic partners will receive a letter and instructions for Open Enrollment. Elections can be made online if currently enrolled, or on paper, if not. Materials are sent to employees on LOA & to those without computer access An will be sent on November 1 to announce the start of Open Enrollment A final reminder will be sent near the end of November 23

Benefit Materials for 2013 U & Your Benefits newsletters Guide for UPlan Benefits Open Enrollment COBRA instructions & rates Benefit summaries for prospective employees Summary of Benefits for Medical & Dental Plans Managers Toolkit on OHR website 24

Common Questions

Will I receive a printed Open Enrollment Booklet? Open enrollment booklets will be posted online. Select employees will receive a printed booklet. Everyone will receive a printed open enrollment newsletter with enrollment details. – Will arrive in your campus mailbox

Will HealthPartners Medical Group Clinics be available through Medica? All HPMG clinics will still be available in Tier 1 of Medica Insights. – Includes Como & Riverside clinics and Regions Hospital – However, UMP clinics will move from Tier 3 down to Tier 2 in Insights. Limited HPMG clinics are available in Medica Elect/Essential, Choice & HSA.

Who can I cover on my UPlan Medical and Dental Plans? Yourself Your spouse or registered same-sex domestic partner Your dependent children to age 26 For the definition of eligibility visit

With Medica, will I need a referral to see a specialist? Some Medica Plans do not require a referral to see an in-network specialist. – Medica Insights – Medica Choice National – Medica HSA Medica Elect/Essential have special guidelines. – No referral needed in your care system – Referral needed to see an in-network provider who is not in your care system. For all plans, you’ll need a referral from your care system and Medica to receive in-network benefits from an out-of-network provider.

Will I receive New Medical and Dental ID Cards? Members will receive a new card from Medica and from Delta Dental if that is their dental plan. New enrollees will receive HealthPartners Dental and Prime Therapeutics Pharmacy cards. Replacement cards can be obtained from your health plan.

Will flu shots be available this year? Yes, seasonal flu shots will be available at no cost. – On campus Walk-in clinics and flu clinics – On the Twin Cities campus schedule an appointment online at Employee Health & Benefits Fairs – Your medical clinic – Retail pharmacies (no cost if pharmacy is in Prime Therapeutics’ network)

Who is eligible for the Medication Therapy Management Program? You are eligible if you take four or more medications for chronic conditions. The program offers: – UPlan-paid consultations with a MTM pharmacist (HSA members pay full cost of consultations. – $10 copy reduction for all Generic Plus and Brand medications for six month

How do I contact the Health Plans? Medica – – Delta Dental – – HealthPartners Dental – – Prime Therapeutics – Fairview Specialty Pharmacy – –

How does the Wellness Points Bank work? Accumulate points for participating in Wellness Points Bank activities Must earn the minimum number of points by August 31. – 300 points for employee-only or employee plus children – 400 points for employees who cover a spouse/same-sex domestic partner Covered spouses/partners can contribute up to 100 of the 400 total points required. Receive either a $300/$400 reduction in your 2014 UPlan Medical Program rates.

How do I earn Wellness Points? Wellness ActivityPoints Wellness assessment100 Biometric health screening100 NextSteps health coaching for a medical condition200 NextSteps health coaching for lifestyle change150 Face-to-face health coaching150 Tobacco cessation program150 Weight management150 Bicycle commuter program75 Fit Choices75 Healthy Pregnancy50 Online Healthy Living program50 Step It Up! Walking program50 Wellness My Way50 Annual flu shot pledge25 Non-tobacco user pledge25

Wellness My Way Self-directed approach to reach a personal wellness goal and increase wellness points Earn 50 points for completing your goal by August 31 Examples of Wellness My Way activities: Athletic events, such as marathons, triathlons, 10k walks U of M sponsored programs, such as GSX or MBSR Regular exercise at home, such as a treadmill or swimming pool Alternative weight management programs Team sports or fitness classes, such as yoga, zumba, tennis Self-report activity in the Wellness Points Bank

2012 Results 13,987 Wellness Assessment participants (including spouses/partners) Up from 10,800 in 2011 Health screening participants 7,535 versus 951 in 2011 On-site Health Coaching 474 versus 173 in 2011 Fit Choices participation 59% earned credit versus 48% in ,756 UPlan members achieved their point goal and premium reduction Up from 2,933 with follow-up programs in 2011

Return on Investment – Compared Wellness Program participants with those eligible and declined Disease Management – reduced employee health care costs by $2,073 per participant year Lifestyle Management – reduced health care costs for spouses and dependents by $2,401

Return on Investment – – 2008Health Care Cost Savings ROI per $1.00 Invested Program Costs$16,626,209 Program Savings - Employees $27,427,863$ Spouses & Dependents $1,853,572 Total$29,281,435$1.76 Second positive ROI for total wellness program Saved $1.76 for every $1.00 invested in total program 28% reduction in hospitalizations.

Do you have a Wellness Advocate for your Department? Wellness Advocates Program: Looking for Wellness Advocates from each College, Department Lead departmental Wellness initiatives Wellness Program to provide support, materials, and training Plus special programs for wellness advocates Interested? to

Enroll Now Open Enrollment, November 1-30, 2012 Enroll at Coverage changes made during Open Enrollment are effective on January 1, 2013.