{"670132":{"#nid":"670132","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Annual Open Enrollment October 23 through November 3 \u00a0","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EEach year benefits-eligible employees have the opportunity to make changes to health care selections and this two-week period called open enrollment is fast approaching. Options selected between October 23 to November 3, will be effective for 2024.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EThis year there are significant changes coming to available benefits and programs offered by the USG. Below we have listed an overview of those changes and ways to learn more before making your selections.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4 lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EUSG Open Enrollment is October 23 through November 3\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EBenefits-eligible employees can begin learning about your 2024 benefits by using one of the following resources:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EVisit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hr.gatech.edu\/open-enrollment\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s Open Enrollment website\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EAttend Georgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/2023\/10\/24\/annual-benefits-and-wellness-fair\u0022\u003EBenefits and Wellness Fair\u003C\/a\u003E on Oct. 24.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Info Sessions (Dates Coming Soon)\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003ERegister for a USG Open Enrollment information session on\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/events.teams.microsoft.com\/event\/4e29687f-fca7-4568-87c2-94032e6cca2f@4711f877-fb3a-4f11-aaab-3c496800c23d\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EOctober 24 at 10 a.m.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;or\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/events.teams.microsoft.com\/event\/f22001b1-c4b9-456f-b4fe-7e43d8f6fbb6@4711f877-fb3a-4f11-aaab-3c496800c23d\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EOctober 31 at 12:00 noon\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4 lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EMake Your Tobacco and Working Spouse Certifications to Avoid $150 Surcharges\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EIf you are enrolled in a USG healthcare plan, you are required to complete certifications each year during Open Enrollment. You\u0026nbsp;must certify\u0026nbsp;whether you (and your covered family members age 18+) use tobacco and whether your spouse has access to coverage through their employer.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003ETo learn more about the $150 tobacco use and working spouse surcharges and when they apply,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/benefits.usg.edu\/health-and-well-being\/surcharges\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eclick here\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to learn more.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4 lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EDonate to the Shared Sick Leave \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EDuring Open Enrollment, Georgia Tech faculty and staff can donate sick leave hours to a pool benefiting those who need them.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EEach year during Open Enrollment, faculty and staff have an opportunity to participate in Georgia Tech\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/hr.gatech.edu\/shared-sick-leave\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EShared Sick Leave program\u003C\/a\u003E, which Tech has offered since 2010. The Shared Sick Leave Program allows employees to donate unused sick leave to a pool where it can be used by other Georgia Tech employees who have used all of their accumulated paid leave but are experiencing serious health conditions.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4 lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EUnderstanding 2024 Benefit Changes\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003ETo see the full list of 2024 changes visit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/benefits.usg.edu\/open-enrollment\/2024-benefits-for-active-employees\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ebenefits.usg.edu\/open-enrollment\/2024-benefits-for-active-employees\u003C\/a\u003E and read \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/node\/670125\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ethis article.\u003C\/a\u003E Changes include premium updates, and changes to well-being programs. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EHere are a few highlights of the changes for 2024:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EIncreases in deductibles, out-of-pocket maximums, co-insurance, and co-pays for all of the USG offered plans.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003ECustomer service and healthcare support\u0026nbsp;for the Anthem\/BCBSGa plans (Consumer Choice HSA, Comprehensive Care, and BlueChoice HMO) will be moved from Accolade to Anthem\u2019s Total Health, Total You program.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EWeight Loss support\u0026nbsp;will be offered through Weight Watchers for employees enrolled in the USG healthcare plans (Virtual option only for the Anthem plans and virtual and in-person options for Kaiser HMO plan).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EA Well-being Credit of up to $100 will be available for healthcare enrolled employees and their enrolled spouses. The new program year will begin January 1, 2024\u0026nbsp;\u2013 Activities will now be provided through your healthcare provider (Anthem or Kaiser).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EThe Livongo diabetes management and prevention programs will be sunsetting at the end of the year.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EPrograms will be offered through the healthcare providers and\/or through institutional based programming.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EEmployee premiums\u0026nbsp;increase by 6.9% in the Consumer Choice HSA and Comprehensive Care Plans, 10.9% in the BlueChoice HMO plan, and 10% in the Kaiser Permanente HMO plan.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EHere is a summary of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/benefits.usg.edu\/assets\/documents\/benefits-resources\/2024_Healthcare_Plan_Changes_1.pdf\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eapproved plan design changes\u003C\/a\u003E and premiums.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003ELearn more about all benefit options at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/benefits.usg.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ebenefits.usg.edu\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"There are several changes ahead for USG Benefit enrollees in 2024"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EThis is an active open enrollment so employees must take action, to select benefits and make certifications to avoid surcharges. 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