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HIPAA Compliance Statement

Benefits Overview for full-time administrators and staff. 

Benefits Overview for regular, full-time faculty.

   

HEALTH INSURANCE:   PPO Blue   Summary Plan Description

          (See below for special notes regarding travel insurance and resources.)

April 2009 Health Insurance Premium Rates

      

Facilities and Provider Directory information:  https://www.highmarkbcbs.com

 

Benefit Summary:  PPO Blue Benefits Summary (Effective April 1, 2008)

 

Contact Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Member Services at (800) 241-5704 with any questions about your PPO Blue health insurance.

 

Davis Vision - The Eyecare Advantage™     Summary Plan Description

 

Benefits Summary Chart (Effective April 1, 2007)

 

Facilities and Provider Directory information:  https://www.highmarkbcbs.com

Davis Vision serves as the network provider for vision care.  This plan is part of Gannon's HighMark Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance plan. The network of providers available through Davis Vision may be viewed by following the Highmark link below.  Scroll down and click the Vision Benefit "GO" button; scroll down and select "Click Here" to find a network provider; continue by following the remaining prompts.

 

https://www.highmarkbcbs.com/cgi-bin/inetcgi/chm/jsp/findInsurance.do?tab=2

 

Davis Vision Direct Reimbursement Claim Form - This form should be used when services are provided by an out-of-network provider.

 

 

MAIL-ORDER PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN 

Employees can save money by using the mail-order option for eligible maintenance prescriptions. The cost of a 90-day prescription is 66% lower by using the mail order option compared with filling three separate prescriptions at a local pharmacy. For more information about this plan, please contact the Human Resources Department.

 

For additional information on your Health Insurance benefits/coverage, contact: 

 

C.H. Reams & Associates

Contact:  Shirley Deemer
401 Cranberry Street
Suite 100, Erie, PA  16507
Phone:  814/453-4357 or 800/673-2518
Fax:  814/459-8600

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TRAVEL INSURANCE AND RESOURCES:

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Health Insurance

The Blue Cross Blue Shield symbols on your PPO insurance ID card are recognized around the world; therefore, your coverage travels abroad offering important protection for you and/or your dependents while traveling.  Detailed information on the services provided are found in the Blue Cross Blue Shield Summary Plan Description in the section entitled The BlueCard Worldwide Program.  Additional information is available by contacting Member Services at (800) 241-5704.

UnumProvident Global Emergency Medical Services

Gannon's Long Term Disability carrier, UnumProvident, offers eligible colleagues worldwide emergency travel assistance services when traveling 100 miles or more from home, including travel abroad.  Detailed information about the services provided are found at www.unumprovident.com/travelassistance.  Contact the Human Resources Department to obtain a Universal Access Card for your travels.

 

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DENTAL INSURANCE:  Summary Plan Description

 Benefit Administrators, Inc. (BAI) is the administrator for Gannon's Dental Plan.  

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AFLAC:  Follow this link to obtain information regarding AFLAC Voluntary Supplemental Benefits.

Contact:  Dan Dubowski

Phone:  814-806-3262

Fax:  814-866-8053

Email:  daniel_dubowski@us.aflac.com

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HOLIDAY SCHEDULE:     2008-2009 Holiday Schedule      2009-2010 Holiday Schedule  

 

 

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PLAN:  This plan provides colleagues, their spouses, and their dependents with confidential resources to assist with a variety of problems that can impact negatively on our personal or professional lives.  More information is available by following this link:  Employee Assistance Plan

 

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RETIREMENT AND INVESTMENT RESOURCES:

 

Investment Resource

          Web Site

Counseling and/or Enrollment

     TIAA-CREF TIAA-CREF Web Site

TIAA-CREF Personal Counseling

     VALIC VALIC Web Site*

VALIC Personal Counseling

     FIDELITY Fidelity Web Site

Fidelity Enrollment

* When accessing the VALIC site as a non-member to view plans and performance; select “Investment Products”, then "“Annuities”, then "Portfolio Director".

 

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TUITION REMISSION:

TUITION EXCHANGE PROGRAMS: 

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FLEXIBLE SPENDING Summary Plan Description

Gannon's Flexible Spending Plan is administered by C. H. Reams and Associates.  This plan allows colleagues to apply pre-tax dollars to a medical reimbursement account and/or dependent care reimbursement account.  The plan year coincides with the health, vision, and dental plans fiscal year enrollment period, April 1 through March 30. 

               

                For an explanation of eligible expenses and example list link to:  FSA Overview.

                For a planning worksheet link to:  FSA Expense Estimate Worksheet.

 

     Expense Reimbursement Procedures: 

  Submit FSA reimbursement form and copies of receipts to:

     C. H. Reams and Associates

     Contact:  Margie Droney
     401 Cranberry Street
     Suite 100, Erie, PA  16507
     Phone:  814/453-4357 or 800/673-2518
     Fax:  814/459-8600

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LONG TERM DISABILITY:   Plan Document

 

Full-time employees are enrolled in UnumProvident's Long Term Disability Plan after a 91-day waiting period following their date-of-hire.  If, after six months of continuous disability, you are approved, the plan will pay 60% of your base wage (offset by social security).  Forms and additional information regarding eligibility are available in the Human Resources Department. 

 

 

LIFE INSURANCE:   UNUM Life Certificate     Uniform Premium Table

 

Gannon provides you with group life insurance equal to two times your annual salary, or $30,000, whichever is greater, effective the first of the month after a 30-day waiting period from your date of hire.  This coverage includes:

  • Waiver Coverage

  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage

  • Spouse Coverage of $10,000

  • Dependent Coverage or $6,000 per child

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