EHA and NSEA-Retired to hold Early-retiree and Medicare information seminars in October

NSEA-Retired and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska will be holding seminars in October to provide important information about changes to the EHA Direct Bill/Early Reitree plans and the Medicare Supplement plan.  
 
Medicare/Medicare Supplement sessions are from 9:30 AM to noon.
 
All EHA Direct Bill sessions are from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
 
The morning session covers the basics of Medicare, changes to Medicare's deductible and coinsurance amounts, our NSEA-Retired, BlueSenior Classic Medicare Supplemental Plan (with optional dental coverag), changes to the Medicare Part D prescriptionn drug plans and how to use the Medicare website to research prescription drug plans will be covered. 
 
The afternoon session covers the differences between the three BCBSNE benefit options available to Direct Bill mebers youger than 65.  Information will be shared about how to change to a different deductible if you wish.  Health Saving Accounts (HSA) will also be explained.  
 
The three plan options available to retirees younger than 65 are:
 
$600 Deductible PPO Plan
$1,500 Deductible PPO Plan
$2,850 Deductible, HSA eligible High Deductible Healh Plan (HDHP)

Dates and Locations for the Seminars:

• Monday, October 15th, Kearney, Holiday Inn, 110 South 2nd Avenue
• Wednesday, October 17th, Lincoln, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska, 1233 Lincoln Mall*
• Wednesday, October 24th, On-Line Webinar, see login instructions below**
• Thursday, October 25th, Omaha, Westside Community Center, 3534 South 108th Street

* No on-site parking available, please park on the East side of the Trinity Lutheran Church parking lot located at 748 South 12th Street (12th & H)
 
** To participate on the October 24 Webinar, please follow the instructions below.  it is recommended that you log onto the webinar about 5-10 minutes before the sessions begins at 1:00 PM CST.  For first-time participants, there will be a short software download (less than a minute) before you can join the session.

To join the October 24th NSEA Medicare Supplement Webinar (start time 9:30 a.m.):

1. Click on the link below to join the webinar. If it does not appear as a hyperlink, copy and paste the address into your browser: http://bit.ly/EHAOct24
2. If requested, enter your name and email address.
3. This meeting does not require a password.
4. Click "Join".

 To join the October 24th EHA Early Retiree/Direct Bill Webinar (start time 1:00 p.m.):

1. Click on the link below to join the webinar. If it does not appear as a hyperlink, copy and paste the address into your browser: http://bit.ly/EHAWebinar
2. If requested, enter your name and email address.
3. This meeting does not require a password.
4. Click "Join".

The EHA has also posted the following forms that will be mailed out to all members throughout the state.  These forms are being posted as an informational only tool for school districts with any possible questions that may arise in the coming weeks.  If you have any further questions please contact Gregory Long, the EHA Field Representative. 
Please click on the following links to view the DEV forms to be mailed out to our members.
 

The Educators Health Alliance (EHA) Board is announcing two alternatives for EHA subgroups to have an Open Enrollment on September 1, 2013.  Please review the following documents below as the announcement will give direction to the pathways to Optional Open Enrollment.  The Administration must hold a meeting with the local teaching association regarding the possibility of an Open Enrollment. An affidavit must be signed by the administration stating the meeting was held explaining the options. The signed affidavit will be sent to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska stating a meeting was held and the School Administration has elected to hold an Open Enrollment. 

The March 15 webinar will cover the following topics: 

• Welcome and Purpose of the Webinars - Cara Kirsch, Director, Large and National Account Sales
• Product Overview - Tom Gilsdorf, Director, Individual Product Development
• Employer Shared Responsibility - Jim Hempel, Senior Corporate Counsel
• Transitional Reinsurance Fee - Jerome Rewolinski, Director, Large Group Account Management
• The Impact of Community/Age Rating on Pricing - Beckie Bees, Director, Actuarial Services
• What BCBSNE is Doing to Support You - Cara Kirsch

Join us!
 
Title: Ask Blue: Health Care Reform Webinar
Date: Friday, March 15, 2013
Time: 10 - 11 a.m. CDT
 
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.
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