Changes to Benefits for 2013 - Human Resources - Carnegie Mellon University

Changes to Benefits for 2013

BENEFIT CHANGES FOR 2013
Benefits Enrollment/ Benefits Eligibility
  • If you are adding a dependent to your coverage who has not been verified previously (either through the Dependent Audit or by submitting the appropriate documentation), you will be asked to provide eligibility documentation within 30 days of Open Enrollment.
  • If you do not actively enroll using HR Connection, most of your 2012 benefits will roll over into 2013. New rates and plan features will apply. You must actively enroll for Dependent Care Reimbursement Account or Health Care Flexible Spending Account contributions to be taken; your 2012 contribution rate will not roll over automatically to 2013.
Medical
  • The rates for medical plans have changed.
Prescription Drug
  • The rates for prescription drug plans have changed.

Dental

  • There are no changes to the rates for dental insurance options.
Vision
  • There are no changes to the rates for vision insurance options.

Health Care Flexible
Spending Account

and
Dependent Care
Reimbursement Account

  • Starting January 1, 2013, the HCFSA contribution limit is $2,500.
Long-Term Disability
  • No changes to plan or rates.
Employee Life and
AD&D Insurance
  • No changes to plan or rates. 
Spouse/DP Life and
AD&D Insurance
  • No changes to plan or rates.
Dependent Child Life and AD&D Insurance
  • No changes to plan or rates.