Benefits Open Enrollment Reminder

The benefits open enrollment period for the 2012-13 plan year is underway. Open enrollment is an opportunity for employees to view their current benefit selections and make voluntary changes that will go into effect on July 1. To date, more than 20 percent of all eligible employees have reviewed and submitted their completed benefit selections.

All full-time employees must actively select benefit coverage and enroll online, using Benefficiency, a confidential, web-based benefits enrollment system. The deadline for enrollment is 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 21. Employees who decide to waive medical coverage or retain their current selections must still complete the enrollment process.

To learn more about Duquesne’s health plans and other benefits, employees are encouraged to register for one of the remaining information sessions listed below or contact the benefits office for more information at 412.396.5106. For plan details and price tags, the Benefits Overview booklet is available online via the benefits office website.

Information Sessions

  • UPMC EPO, 9 a.m., Thursday, May 10, Room 205, Power Center
    This course is designed to provide employees with an opportunity to learn more about the UPMC medical plan. Topics include plan review, overview of the UPMC member website, preventive care and frequently asked questions.
  • CIGNA OAP (Open Access Plan), Noon, Wednesday, May 16, Room 205, Power Center
    This course is designed to provide employees with an opportunity to learn more about the Cigna OAP (Open Access Plan) medical plans. Topics include plan review, overview of Cigna member resources, preventive care and frequently asked questions.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts, Noon, Thursday, May 10, Room 205, Power Center
    This meeting is designed as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) overview. Sessions will cover a thorough explanation of FSA, examples of tax savings, tips on setting aside funds, pre-paid benefits card, reimbursement procedures and frequently asked questions.
  • Dental PPO Plan, 9 a.m., Wednesday, May 16, Room 205, Power Center
    This course is designed to provide all employees with an opportunity to learn more about the Cigna Dental PPO Plan. Topics include:  plan review, overview of the Cigna member resources, preventive care and frequently asked questions.