October 2009

HIGHLIGHTS

Annual Open Enrollment
Once a year, full-time employees have the opportunity to make changes in medical, dental, and Personal Accident Insurance coverages and to enroll in the Tax Saver Benefit (TSB) and Wellness HRA plans’ pre-tax reimbursement accounts. read more

2010 Health Care Plans
For 2010, there will be a 6.4 percent weighted average increase in medical premiums. There will be no increase in dental premiums. These are adjustments in total premiums. Employee contributions will remain frozen at the 2009 premium rates. read more

H1N1 Flu
H1N1 (originally called swine flu) is a new influenza virus that has been spreading worldwide since early this year. CDC expects illness from this new virus to continue for some time. As a result, employees and their families may become ill. read more

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