Effective July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010

Every year during the month of April employees are given the opportunity to make changes to their current health-related benefits (Health, Dental and Vision). Changes made during Annual Enrollment (April 1st - 30th) are effective July 1st.

2009 Annual Enrollment Information Flyer
LSU System Informational Flyer - LSU First

Benefits Checkup - This informational flyer highlights several areas concerning your benefits that are important to think about this time of year.

Meeting Information

• Statewide OGB Meetings for Active and Retired Employees 
• AgCenter Annual Enrollment Meetings - To view the April 8 meeting, click here
• LSU Baton Rouge Campus 2009-2010 Benefits Fair:  Wednesday, April 15, 2009 - 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Cotillion Ballroom  

Active and Retired Employee Health Insurance Rates - 2009-2010 Rates

Health Insurance

• Employees may enroll in health insurance coverage or add eligible dependents at ANY TIME (Annual Enrollment is a time for members currently enrolled to change plan carriers). The coverage effective date is determined by the date the form is received by our office. Applicants will need to complete the Group Benefits Enrollment / Change form, the Pre-existing Condition Form, and the Portability Form. Please contact the Agcenter HRM Office for more information.
• Health Insurance Plan Rates - View the health insurance rates for active employees under the LSU First, EPO, HMO and PPO plans.

Health Plan Comparison - 2009-2010 - Use this plan comparison document to determine which plan best suits your health 
            insurance needs.

Office of Group Benefits 2009 Annual Enrollment Presentation 

• For ACTIVE Employees
• For RETIREES

Health Plan Provider Networks - 2009-2010 Provider Networks
Please Note: The providers listed are subject to change. Please call your provider prior to service to validate network status.

• PPO:  http://www.groupbenefits.org/portal/page/portal30/SHARED/O/OGBWEB/EXPLORE_OGB
• Humana:  http://apps.humana.com/egroups/stateofla/home.asp
  Click on Physician Finder Plus
  
• EPO:  https://www.myuhc.com/groups.do?employerLogin=laogb
  Click on Find Physicians and Facilities
  
• LSU First (LSU System Health Plan):  http://www.lsufirst.lsu.edu/
  
  Members can use the following networks:
  
• First Choice Provider Directory – search by city
  http://www.lsufirst.lsu.edu/LSU%20First%20Provider%20Search.htm 
  
• Cigna network:
  http://cigna.benefitnation.net/cigna/(angdoa45bg2wvieor2h2ed45)/docdir.aspx
  Choose Open Access Plus as the network 
• Verity network:
  http://www.verityhealth.com/ProviderSearch.asp
  Choose the Verity HealthNet Option

Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan

• New Plan Administrator - Gilsbar    Flex Spending Account Flyer    Click here to link to their website
• Enrollment Form - Employees may enroll in the Tax Saver plan within 30 days of their date of hire, within 30 days of a qualifying event, or during Annual Enrollment. Members currently enrolled in a Spending Account must re-enroll each year. Members currently enrolled in the Premium Only Plan do not need to re-enroll. Refer to the Plan Document for more information.
• Tax Saver Plan Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ'S) - Review the FAQ's that other employees have asked in the past and learn how the answers may affect your individual situation.
• Tax Saver (FSA) - Power Point Presentation
• Direct Deposit Enrollment Form - Employees who enroll in a Spending Account must complete a new direct deposit form for reimbursement.
• For more information about the 2009-2010 Flexible Benefits Plan click here

Ameritas Dental Insurance

• The LSU AgCenter offers employees two dental plans, both are underwritten by Ameritas. Employees may enroll in one of the two plans within the first 30 days of employment or during Annual Enrollment.
  Option 1 - Enhanced Plan Brochure and Enrollment Form - This form may be used by employees who are not currently enrolled in the Dental plan who would like to enroll.
• Option 2 - Basic Plan Brochure and Enrollment Form - This form may be used by employees who are not currently enrolled in the Dental plan who would like to enroll.
• Ameritas Dental Change Form - This form may be used by members currently enrolled in the Ameritas Dental Plan who would like to change their current coverage (Add or delete dependents or cancel coverage).
• Denta-Care, La. Dental, Bene-Dent, and Paid Dental Change Form - Employees may use this form to change their coverage under the plans listed (Add or delete dependents or cancel coverage).

Always Vision Insurance

• The LSU AgCenter offers employees a Vision insurance plan underwritten by Always Vision. Employees may enroll in the Vision plan within the first 30 days of employment or during Annual Enrollment.
• Plan Brochure and Enrollment Form - This form may be used by employees who are not currently enrolled in the Vision plan who would like to enroll.
• Always Vision Change Form - This form may be used by members currently enrolled in the Vision Plan who would like to change their current coverage (Add or delete dependents or cancel coverage).

LSU System Life Insurance

• The LSU AgCenter offers employees a life insurance policy which is currently underwritten by ING. There will be changes to this plan which will be rolled out during the month of May. Details will be communicated once finalized.