Frequently Asked Questions
Q -听When can I enroll in a health insurance policy?
A - If you waived coverage during your first 30 days of employment, you may enroll during
open enrollment starting October 1 for an effective date of January 1st.听
Q -听When can I enroll in a life insurance policy?
A -听You may apply for coverage at any time. However, if you did not enroll during your
first 30 days of employment, you must complete an evidence of insurability form and
be approved by underwriting before coverage will become effective.听
Q -听When can I enroll in vision and/or dental coverage?
A -听If you waived coverage during your first 30 days of employment, you may enroll during
open enrollment starting October 1 for an effective date of January 1st.
Q - When can I enroll in a flexible spending account?
A -听If you waived coverage during your first 30 days of employment, you may enroll during
open enrollment starting October 1 for an effective date of January 1st. However,
your flexible spending account will not carry over from year to year so you must re-enroll
in the FSA every year during open enrollment.听
Q -听When can I make changes to my insurance coverage?
A -听You may only make changes to your insurance coverage during open enrollment or in
the event of an Office of Group Benefits Plan-Recognized .
Q -听When does my insurance start?
A -听The effective day of coverage for new hires whose employment begins on the first of
the month will be the first day of the following month. If employment begins on the
second day of the month or later, coverage is effective the first day of the next
month after 30 days of employments. An employee who transfers employment should complete
a transfer from within 30 days.听
Ex:
If employment begins: September 1
Coverage begins: October 1
If employment begins: September 2-30
Coverage begins: November 1
Q -听When will I receive my insurance cards?
A -听You should receive your insurance cards within 30 days of enrollment.听
Q -听How much will I contribute to my retirement annually?
A -听Contributions to state retirement vary depending on an employees hire date and retirement
option. For more details, please see the Retirement section of the 四色AV HR Benefits website.
Q -听How do I submit my timesheet while on FMLA?
A -听You may enter your time online in Banner or submit a paper timesheet to The Office
of Human Resources.听
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