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2009 Open Enrollment Information 

Open Enrollment offers the opportunity to review the benefits offered by NOAO.

Cigna will continue to be the Medical carrier for employees and retireees in the U.S.


CLICK FOR HERE for 2009 OPEN ENROLLMENT NEWSLETTER
 

CIGNA Open Access Plus (OAP)          

Plan Highlights

No Referrals, Nationwide Network Access          *Higher level of benefits for in-network covered care 

No claim forms for the in-network visits                *Retail and Mail Order Drug 3-tier Prescription Drug Program,

         VISION PLAN DISCOUNTS from CIGNA, MetLife and EDS *** Click for more information

Review the information presented during the open enrollment meetings.
Arizona Presentation
New Mexico Presentation
CTIO Presentation

Open Enrollment Meetings 

A good way to obtain plan information and benefit plan changes for calendar year 2008 is to attend an Open Enrollment Meeting. At these meetings, representatives from the insurance companies as well as HR will be on hand to explain various plan features and to answer your specific questions regarding plan choices and coverage details. 

Day

Date

Time

Location

Wed.   

11/12/08

10:00 AM

Tucson, Main Conference Rm

Wed.

11/19/08

12:30 AM

Kitt Peak, Dinning Hall

Tues.

12/02/08

3:00 PM

AOSS  Conf  Rm (videocon)

Tues.

12/02/07

10 AM

Tucson, Main Conference R.

Tues.

12/09/09 

  10 AM 

Sunspot Visitor's Center



You can view a copy of the ARIZONA summary of coverage at http://www.noao.edu/cas/hr/BenefitSummary.html  

For the most up-to-date list of physicians and facilities, go to www.cigna.com and click on “Provider Directory”.

NEWELECTRONIC CIGNA PACKET INSERTS AVAILABLE BELOW

Minute Clinic Pamphlet

Information on Understanding Your Open Access Plus Plan
Information on Helping you make the most of your CIGNA HealthCare benefits.
CIGNA 24 Hour Help Information Line
CIGNA Healthy Babies Program

FSA PLAN ADMINISTRATOR 

Mountain States Administrative Services (MSAS) will continue to administrator the FSA program for 2009 plan year.  All FSA Claims should be submitted to Mountain States.  For information regarding the FSA plan you may review the participant guide . You may download the claim form at the CAS Forms website . The claim form along with supporting documentation should be submitted directly to Mountain States via fax or mail for reimbursement.

If you have any questions regarding claims you review your claim status online MSAS Online or contact customer service at (520) 722-0811 or (800) 866-4731.

Please see the FSA frequently asked questions for more information regarding the FSA plan.



ClSummary Plan Descriptions now online
Summary Annual Reports now in PDF
Pension Plan EGTRRA Amendments in PDF
The information contained on this and linked pages are designed to highlight AURA/NOAO benefit plans. It is not intended to contain all of the information an individual may need to understand the provisions of each plan and to make benefit coverage decisions. As such certificates of insurance, provider network directories and descriptive brochures issued by participating insurance or investment companies should be reviewed prior to making benefit plan selections. Individuals should contact Human Resources with specific questions.
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The information contained on this and linked pages is designed to highlight NOAO benefit plans. It is not intended to contain all of the information an individual may need to understand the provisions of each plan and to make benefit coverage decisions. As such certificates of insurance, provider network directories and descriptive brochures issued by participating insurance or investment companies should be reviewed prior to making benefit plan selections. Individuals should contact Human Resources with specific questions.

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