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Enrollment in the Medical and Dental Plans is effective on September 1st for 10 month appointments (September - June) and requires completion of an Enrollment Application. See below. For all other positions the coverage effective date is after 60 days of employment.Enrollment applications must be returned within 60 days of appointment. See below. Medical Benefits Enrollment Application: http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/pensions/epbam/exhibits/pdf/ha0800.pdf Medical benefits are provided through the State Health Benefits Plan (SHBP). There are Four Plan Options from which to choose, as well as the option to waive health benefits coverage, provided you have proof of other medical coverage. For more information regarding these plans,contact: NJ Direct Claim Form: http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/pensions/njdirect-claim-0208.pdf Aetna HMO at www.aetna.com/statenj or 1-877-782-8365 CIGNA Healthcare HMO at www.cigna.com or 1-800-564-7642 Prescription drug coverage is provided through MEDCO/Systemed The Opt-Out payments for waiving medical/prescription drug coverage are as follows:
Waiver Form (completed and returned with the medical benefits enrollment application): The total amounts listed above are divided into equal quarterly payments, paid through payroll at the end of the quarter. You must be eligible for the entire quarter of coverage, and remain employed by the College to receive the waiver payment.
Seven different dental plans are available based on one of two different plan designs, i.e. a Dental Expense Plan and Dental PlanOrganization (DPOs). Dental Benefits Enrollment Application: http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/pensions/epbam/exhibits/pdf/hd0719.pdf A side-by-side comparison of dental benefits is available in Fact Sheet #37, which is available on the State Health benefits website at: http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/pensions/fact37.htm RVCC offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for full-time faculty, staff and their family members. The EAP is offered through the Hunterdon Healthcare System at Hunterdon Medical Center. The EAP can assist with: work related issues; career counseling;depression; anxiety; phobias; stress; relationship problems; alcohol, drug and gambling problems. Each employee, or immediate family member is eligible for up to 6 sessions per incident without limit to the number of episodes per year. If family counseling is required, treatment sessions can be combined as needed to maximize benefits. |