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Benefit Plan Year

January 1, 2023, to

December 31, 2023


PPAZ Virtual Benefit Hub

Please review the information in this virtual benefit hub to learn more about our benefit plans. Then follow the directions in the NEXT STEPS section to make sure your elections and changes are submitted to the carriers.

Have Questions?


Contact Human Resources & Payroll

payroll@ppaz.org

hr@ppaz.org

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT INFORMATION
Benefit Guide
The company's benefit guide provides an overview of the benefit offerings, general plan details, and employee costs.
View Benefit Guide


Important Information

If You Experience a

Qualifying Event

You may be entitled to change your election if you, your spouse, or dependents experience one of the Qualifying Events below. Please notify PPAZ right away if you have a Qualifying Life Event by emailing payroll@ppaz.org

  • Divorce or legal separation
  • Open Enrollment for Spouse's employer
  • Change in number of dependents
  • Change in employment status that causes loss of eligibility
  • Dependent satisfies or ceases to satisfy eligibility requirements
  • Change in coverage under another employer plan
  • Loss of coverage from government or educational institution
  • COBRA qualifying event (termination/reduction of hours, employee death, divorce/legal separation, ceasing to be dependent)
  •  Other changes resulting from a judgment, decree, or order; Medicare or Medicaid entitlement

Elections MUST be made within 30 days of your qualifying event
Proof of Qualifying Event will be requested to process your enrollment.
 
DECISION SUPPORT TOOL
This program helps you determine the best medical benefit plan for you
Picwell
NEXT STEPS

NEW HIRES

All benefit eligible employees must either elect or waive coverage no later than two weeks prior to your effective date

Make your elections online per the instructions/link you will receive from EASE.

For additional assistance, refer to the user guides:

Learn More about the Benefit Plans Offered by PPAZ
MEDICAL COVERAGE

View the benefit summaries to learn more about each plan option.



Alliance $3,000 Plan


Statewide $3,000 Plan


Alliance $6,000 Plan


Statewide $6,000 Plan



Garner Statewide $6,000 Plan



Garner Alliance $6,000 Plan


Telehealth


BCBS Member Portal


Garner


Garner Member Portal link or scan QR code below!

DENTAL/VISION COVERAGE

View the benefit summaries to learn more about each plan option.


Please note that dental and vision cards will not be sent. Your dental and vision provider can look up your coverage using your name and social security number (instructions below).



Dental PPO Plan Summary


Vision Plan Summary


How to Verify Dental and Vision Coverage

LIFE/DISABILTY COVERAGE
View the benefit summaries to learn more about the plan.




SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS

Review the links to learn more about the plan options.


SupportLinc EAP


United Pet Insurance


AFLAC


Moodfit


CALM

Health Savings Accounts

View the links to learn more about the HSA. Once enrolled in an HSA eligible medical plan, you MUST enroll on the HSA Bank website to receive employer funding. 


Questions or need to order a replacement card contact Member Services:

800-357-5346


Report card lost/stolen:

855-731-5213


HSA Bank Website


How to Use Your HSA


HSA Bank FAQ

401K

Review the links to learn more about the PPAZ 401K.

*Note: The 2023 IRS Limits for 2023 are not on the calculator at this time*

Click here for a link to the 401K calculator. 


401K Enrollment Guide


401K Contribution Form


401K Application/Enrollment & Beneficiary Designation Form



401K Beneficiary Designation Form


How to Enroll

Resource Library
COMPLIANCE INFO

View the Required Annual Notices

BENEFIT EDUCATION


 Important Health Insurance Terms

 

CONSUMER TIPS
Failing to make elections in a timely manner will delay your ID cards!
Open Enrollment
Employee Communication
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Benefit Commerce Group
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