Save the date: Benefits open enrollment for 2020 medical plans to begin Oct. 29

Open enrollment provides an annual opportunity for faculty and staff to review benefit offerings and make choices for the upcoming year. Open enrollment on the West Lafayette, Fort Wayne and Northwest campuses will begin Oct. 29 and end at 6 p.m. ET Nov. 12. 

The same three medical plan options with Anthem -- Purdue Health Plan (PPO), Purdue Health Plan Plus HSA 1 and Purdue Health Plan Plus HSA 2 -- will be offered in 2020; however, the PPO plan is available only to those currently on that plan. Additionally, the Healthy Boiler wellness incentives return for the third year.

New for 2020

In 2020, a smarter approach to health care begins via four new partnerships that all support the Healthy Boiler physical health pillar. They are:

• Anthem Health Guides -- Simplify the health care experience and add a more personalized touch to help employees navigate the many resources available.
• HealthSync -- Forms a new provider network offering patient-focused care and lower costs. For details, see the recent email “New Provider Network Added for Medical Plans in 2020.”
• Rx Savings Solutions -- Works in conjunction with employees’ prescription coverage to provide personalized prescription guidance for all members of an employee’s health plan. For details, see the recent email “New RX Program Can Help You Save $$$ in 2020.”
• Verdi Cancer Direct – Offers a more personalized, coordinated approach to high-quality cancer care in the event of a cancer diagnosis. For details, see the recent email “Verdi Cancer Direct Provides Quick Access, Personalized Care.”

Information specific to each new partnership will continue to be shared as Jan. 1 approaches.

Premiums remain the same as 2019 with exception of the following changes for 2020.

• Tobacco-User Additional Premium -- Will increase to $1,000. For details, see the recent email “Important Benefit Info for Tobacco Users.”
• Working Spouse Premium -- Will be added to some spouses. For details, see the recent email “Working Spouse Premium: Does It Apply To You?” and the “Working Spouse Guide.”

Resources

Enrollment guides (including Spanish and J-1 Visa versions) are available now on the dedicated enrollment webpage and will be emailed to all benefits-eligible faculty and staff on Oct. 29.

This week, live pre-enrollment presentations will be held as outlined below.

* West Lafayette campus

• 22 (T): Medicare and HSAs (focused on employees approaching age 65), 9-10 a.m., Stewart Center, Room 310.
• 23 (W): 3-4 p.m., Stewart Center, Room 310.

* Fort Wayne campus

• 22 (T): 3-4 p.m., Kettler Hall, Room 246.

* PNW Westville campus

• Today (Oct. 21): 1:30-2:30 p.m., Library Student Faculty Building, Room 170A.

* PNW Hammond campus:

• 23 (W): 1:30-2:30 p.m., Student Union Library Building, Room 321.

Additionally, throughout the two-week open enrollment period, employees have several tools and resources available to help them navigate the enrollment process, including walk-in labs, videos, recorded presentations. See the “Resources” section of the dedicated open enrollment webpage for details.   

Pre-enrollment tips

As open enrollment approaches, here are a few tips to keep in mind:

1. Set aside time to actively enroll. Be sure to complete enrollment by 6 p.m. ET Nov. 12.  
2. Remember to review HSA or FSA contributions -- Take advantage of the pre-tax savings.
3. Review beneficiaries – Open enrollment is the perfect time to review and update beneficiaries.
4. Don’t stress – Again, there is information already available to help employees and help ensure that the plan best suited for them and their family (if applicable) is chosen.

Questions

Questions should be directed to Human Resources – Benefits at the employee's respective campus. Allow time for responses as customer service’s call volume increases significantly during open enrollment.

• West Lafayette campus: Email hr@purdue.eduor via secure email at HR Help or call 765-494-2222 or toll-free at 877-725-0222.
• Fort Wayne campus: Email: hr@pfw.eduor call 260-481-6840
• PNW Westville and Hammond campuses: Email: hr@pnw.eduor call 219-989-2251