HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Question of the Month
Q.If I am not changing my Health insurance coverage must I take any action during open enrollment?
A.Employees with spousal coverage must complete a new Spousal Coordination Form regardless of whether they are making any changes in their coverage. Employees with employee only or employee/children coverage that are not making any changes to their Health Insurance coverage do not need to take any action during open enrollment. You may complete your Spousal form online at www.ben.omb.delaware.gov/documents/cob
or complete the paper form in your open enrollment booklet and return it to your Human Resources/Benefits Office no later than May 21, 2008.
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- Month Number 4
Q. Is it true there will be no increase in employee healthcare insurance contributions come July 2008?
A. Yes, the State Employee Benefits Committee (SEBC) voted to hold employee healthcare insurance contributions steady. In addition, the Urgent Care copay in the HMO plans has been reduced to $20 and the copay on diabetic supplies through Medco has been reduced to $0.
- Month Number 3
Q. Is it true the State offers reimbursement for the Weight Watchers program through the DelaWELL program?
A. Yes, as of February 14, 2008, all full-time state, school district, charter school, higher education employees and pre-65 retirees, as well as spouses and dependents over the age of 18 who are covered under the state group health plan can receive 100% reimbursement for participation in Weight Watchers® offerings . And they never pay a registration fee for participation. For more information on pricing, enrollment, the plans offered and reimbursement forms go to http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/delawell/ww.shtml.
- Month Number 2
Q. Would a state employee be able to receive leave donated from the Dover Police Department?
A. No, the Donated Leave Program does not include city workers or county workers and we cannot accept leave from other employers.
- Month Number 1
Q. How can I learn more about the Governor's Mentoring Initiative pursuant to Executive Order 75?
A. Stop by an informational session in Kent Count on February 14, 2008 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. being held in the Office of Management and Budget Training Conference Room on the 1st floor of the Barratt Building, 821 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, DE or go to or call 302-831-0520.
