Unitarian Universalist Association Health Plan
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The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Health Plan has a new blog, Choose Health! The blog seeks to highlight current news in the worlds of wellness, fitness and nutrition. Please be sure to stop by and add your two (or three, or four) cents!
For Prospective Members
- Are you eligible for the UUA Health Plan? Do you have a qualifying event?
- Check out your plan options.
- Are you eligible for Medicare this year?
- What will your monthly premium be?
- Compare the UUA Health Plan to your health plan.
- Are you a Self-Employed Minister? Complete your Individual Subscription Agreement (PDF) prior to enrolling.
- Enroll in the Plan.
- Did you miss your enrollment opportunity? Enroll during our next Open Enrollment.
- Read news and member stories about the Plan.
- Have more questions? Check out our FAQ and learn how our Self-Funded health plan works!
For Members
- Participate in the UUA's Wellness Program Choose Health!
- Review benefit details during Open Enrollment to feel confident you have the best plan option for your needs.
- Calculate your monthly premium for you and your dependents. (Your dependent rate is your total rate minus your rate as an individual.)
- Add a dependent by using the Dependent Enrollment form.
- Are you a Transitioning Minister?
- Want to know how healthcare reform interacts with the Plan?
- Access your Annual CHIP Notice (PDF).
- Contact the Health Plan Coordinator (healthinsurance@uua.org) to:
- Terminate your coverage.
- Change or update your name, address, or other personal information.
- Create a personalized online account with Highmark:
- Gives you instant access to your claims information and Explanation of Benefits (EOB) documents and gives you the option to stop receiving paper copies.
- View your benefit booklet.
- Allows you to manage your account information and order replacement cards in the event yours is lost or stolen.
- Helps you make healthy choices or changes by giving you free access to a number of programs and customized resources.
- Go to Highmark at any time to search for the most recent provider lists.
For Congregations
- Are your employees eligible for the UUA Health Plan?
- Calculate your employee's and their dependent's monthly premium.
- Questions about your invoice? Check out our Billing Update.
- The Employer Subscription Agreement (PDF)—must be on file at UUA Health Plan Office and church/organization office.
- You may be eligible for a Small Employer Tax Credit.
- Review our Considerations for Congregational Leaders and the UUA Health Plan.
- Review our General Assembly 2010 presentation titled, "Living Our Vision: Congregation as a Responsible Employer" (PDF, 38 pages).
- IRS bulletin 2012-9 removes requirement to report health insurance cost on 2012 W-2’s
- By now, have probably heard or read that the IRS has issued regulations requiring employers to report the cost of employee health insurance on their 2012 W-2 (the one that you would typically issue next January).
Notice 2012-9 has been issued, and it confirms that employers with fewer than 250 employees will NOT have to include health insurance cost for 2012. The IRS will give at least 6-months’ notice before this “interim relief” is ended, but in no case would this calendar year be affected.
- By now, have probably heard or read that the IRS has issued regulations requiring employers to report the cost of employee health insurance on their 2012 W-2 (the one that you would typically issue next January).
Employee Benefits Trust
The UUA Health Plan is operated by the Health Plan Trust, established by vote at the UUA Board of Trustees meeting on October 22, 2006.
To review our auditor's findings, please check out our FY 2011 Audit Report.
For more information contact healthinsurance@uua.org.
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Last updated on Wednesday, April 18, 2012.
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