News and Announcements
Premium Holiday Announced (10/15/2009)
The State of Tennessee Office of Benefits Administration has announced a premium holiday for December 2009 and January 2010 Medical Insurance
Premiums. No deductions will be taken for the PPO, POS, and HMO health plans during those two months. For more information, please see
this
announcement.
Group Insurance Dependent Audit (07/10/2009)
The Insurance Committees of the State of Tennessee instructed the State Benefits Administration Office to verify the eligibility of spouses and other dependents enrolled in the group insurance program. Secova, an HR and Benefits management services company, will actually be conducting the audit and will distribute the documentation requirements in middle of July. You must provide acceptable documentation back to Secova by September 4, 2009 to keep your eligible dependents on your coverage. Please see this letter for more information.
Delay of Tobacco Surcharge (07/10/2009)
On March 31, 2009, the State, Local Education, and Local Government Insurance Committees voted to implement a $50.00 per month Tobacco Use Surcharge beginning with calendar year 2010 coverage. This surcharge has now been delayed for one year. The December 2010 deduction for January 2011 coverage will be the first to include the surcharge for covered employees and spouses who use tobacco products. Although the surcharge has been delayed for a year, the lowered co-payments for tobacco quit aids will still be available until Dec. 31, 2009.
Implementation of Online Pay Statements (05/29/2009)
After a transition period in July, the University-Wide Administration Payroll Office will cease the distribution of printed pay statements for employees and the distribution of check registers to departments effective August 1. For more information on how to view your pay statements online, please refer to Payroll is Going Green.
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Director
P115 Andy Holt Tower
Knoxville, TN 37996
865-974-5251 Phone
865-974-3530 Fax