Open Enrollment for 2018
Open Enrollment for the State Employee and Retiree Health Benefits and Wellness Program (the health benefits plan) will take place from October 12 through November 15, 2017, for the new plan year that begins on January 1, 2018. Open Enrollment material is in the process of being distributed. Kindly review the 2018 Benefits guide and instructions for using the Interactive Voice Response System (IVR). Please note, if you are not making changes to your coverage and you do not intend to participate in a flexible spending account (FSA), you do not need to do anything during the open enrollment period. Your current coverage will roll over to the new plan year. Open Enrollment is your opportunity to enroll in the benefit plans offered by the State of Maryland to make changes to your current benefit elections or to enroll in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Remember, if you currently have an FSA and would like to have one in 2018, you must re-enroll.
What’s New for 2018?
New Pharmacy Vendor CVS Caremark takes over for Express Scripts effective January 1, 2018. Everyone enrolled in the prescription drug will receive new ID cards in late December. You may use the prescription service at any participating pharmacy, not just CVS.
CareFirst is expanding their vision network to include all national providers in the Davis Vision group effective January 1, 2018. As a result, everyone enrolled in CareFirst will receive new ID cards in December.
2017 Wellness activities roll over to 2018
If you and/or your spouse have completed the Wellness Plan activities in 2017, you and/or your spouse will continue to enjoy rewards through the plan year 2018. If you choose not to participate in the Wellness Activities, you lose out on free PCP copays and/or reduced specialist copays. There is no penalty or surcharge for not participating
Please click on the links below to access additional information such as rates:
Employee and Retiree Rate Sheets
Health Benefits Rate Comparison 2018
Health Benefits CY2018 Rates with Subsidies
For more information, please contact USG HR Team.